Johnathan F. Erhart, 30, of Jefferson County, Kansas, has been charged with one count of criminal damage to property for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla in a Wichita parking lot.
The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office and WPD confirmed the charge.
The charge stems from an incident last Thursday, March 20th, where viral video footage showed a man in pajama pants appearing to scratch a parked Tesla Model X outside an Olive Garden restaurant in Wichita.
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The District Attorney’s office explained the severity of the charge under Kansas law. “Under Kansas law, severity level 9 felony carries a range of sentence of 5 to 17 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections, depending on a defendant’s established criminal history (convictions, not arrests),” the office stated.
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) announced Erhart’s arrest, emphasizing their commitment to accountability.
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“This case highlights our dedication to holding people accountable when they commit crimes in our community,” the WPD said in a news release. The WPD also acknowledged the cooperation with Jefferson County authorities in apprehending Erhart.
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