Two males charged in vehicle burglaries

On November 19th, 2024, Muscatine Police arrested Zachary Eli Early, 18 yr old, and Justin Cortez Bass, 18yr old, after they were seen breaking into a vehicle on the 200 block of West 7th Street. They tried to flee on foot, but were stopped at 9:35pm.

Further investigation stated they are responsible for other vehicle burglaries, and an attempted burglary of a fourth vehicle. They have been charged with three counts of burglary- 3rd degree, three count of criminal mischief–3rd degree, one count of criminal mischief-4th degree, and one count of attempted burglary- 3rd degree. Justin Bass received an additional charge of possession of burglar tools.

They are innocent until proven guilty.