MUSCATINE, Iowa – Several juveniles have been charged with criminal mischief following an investigation into a series of vandalism incidents that occurred at various locations in Muscatine in July.
During the late evening hours and early morning hours of July, 28, July 29, and July 30, multiple juveniles vandalized at least four locations in Muscatine according to the Muscatine Police Department investigation. Rocks were thrown through windows at the YMCA (1823 Logan Street), ProSkin Aesthetics and Wellness (171 Colorado Street), a vehicle parked in the alley in the 1000 block of Hershey Avenue, and a window at 1210 Hershey Avenue. The total damage was over $36,000.
Three juveniles have been charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree in reference to the damage at the YMCA. Two juveniles have been charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree in reference to the damage at ProSkin Aesthetics (one arrest pending).
One juvenile has been charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree in reference to the damage to the apartment window. Two juveniles have been charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree in reference to the damage to the vehicle (one arrest pending).
The criminal investigations are continuing. Please contact Detective Nicole Sink of the Muscatine Police Street Crimes Unit at 563-263-9922 extension 276 if you have any information relevant to the cases. Callers may remain anonymous.
Information can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website at www.qccrimestoppers.com.
Every person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent unless and until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MUSCATINE PD PRESS RELEASE