Austin Mikel Clay, 24, is facing one felony count of vandalism. He is expected to be arraigned on Aug. 15 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
Clay turned himself in on July 25, a day after allegedly using a pickaxe to smash the star located on Hollywood Boulevard.
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If convicted, Clay could face a possible maximum sentence of three years in jail.
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.