Jacob Bassler and Nicholas Gustafson, both 18 and of Champaign, were each charged with felony criminal damage to property in connection with the menorah damage and theft for allegedly steaing a shopping cart. URBANA — Two University of Illinois students were issued notices to appear in court Monday on felony charges in connection with the fourth incidence of vandalism to the menorah outside the Chabad Center for Jewish Life since 2015. UI police spokesman Patrick Wade said the incident, in which one of the menorah's branches was broken off and taken, was caught on video. read more