Chester resident charged in camper vandalism

<span>A Chester resident was charged with criminal damage to property and obstruction of justice after an Aug. 22 incident in the 1400 block of Allendale St. in Chester.</span>

<span>According to Chester Police Chief Ryan Coffey, 20-year-old Kyle P. Kahmke was arrested after police investigated a vandalism complaint.</span>

<span>Coffey said the windows of a recreational camper had been damaged, along with the windshield of a passenger car.</span>

<span>"We have charged one count for felony criminal damage to property over $300," said Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker. "(Kahmke) was appointed a public defender."</span>

<span>Information acquired at the scene led officers to Kahmke. A witness told the Herald Tribune the incident resulted as part of a dispute over an ex-girlfriend of Kahmke's that the victim was currently dating.</span>

<span>Coffey said two male juveniles were identified as potential accomplices and the CPD is requesting charges to be filed against one of them regarding obstruction of justice.</span>

<span>"We have taken action against the juvenile involved in the case and I'll leave it at that," Walker said.</span>

<span>Walker said bond was initially set at $15,000, but was later reduced to $5,000 over the objections of the State. Kahmke posted a 10 percent cash bond and was released.</span>

<span>He faces a 1 p.m. preliminary hearing on Sept. 17 at Randolph County Courthouse.</span>

<span>"I have been in contact with the victim about restitution and also his input as far as possible punishment," Walker said.</span>

<span>The second unnamed juvenile received traffic citations after briefly attempting to elude police during an attempted traffic stop in connection to the investigation.</span>