(Winterset, IA) – The Winterset Police Department reports five people, including four juveniles, face Criminal Mischief charges, following an investigation into reported vandalism perpetrated on the historic Clark Tower, located in the Winterset City Park. Authorities say spray paint was applied to all three levels of the tower, resulting in extensive damage. “Removing the graffiti,” police say, “Will require a significant amount of time and labor.”

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The vandalism, Police Chief Ryan Pittman said, included phone numbers, racial slurs, names and inappropriate drawings. Officers reviewed security video from the area, and were able to identify a suspect vehicle. Additional investigation allowed officers to identify multiple suspects allegedly involved in the incident.

In addition to the four (unidentified) juveniles, 19-year-old Navin Lee, of Stuart, was charged in connection with the incident.