DES MOINES, Iowa — A few days after the Iowa-Iowa State football game on Sept. 9, the Iowa State University Police Department sent out a post looking to identify a woman they claimed had information on an incident that occurred on gameday.
The department also included surveillance video, which shows the woman wandering around an area by the parking lot outside of Jack Trice stadium. The woman then crosses the bridge and disappears into the crowd.
ISU police have identified the woman as 25-year-old Giada Morresi, who they believe is responsible for vandalizing 15 ISU police vehicles.
Morresi was arrested on Sept. 15 and charged with 15 counts of criminal mischief. Officers say the tips and assistance from the public helped significantly in this case.
Some may recognize Morresi as a familiar face in Des Moines. She volunteers on the Des Moines Transportation Safety Committee. Though she is not employed by the city, Mayor Frank Cownie released a statement saying in part:
“Giada Moressi is currently a member of the Transportation Safety Committee. However, the City Council will thoroughly review recent events. It is important that our council appointees to boards, commissions and committees exemplify the values of the City of Des Moines and work towards the best interests of our residents, visitors and businesses.”
The damages allegedly caused by Morresi totaled over $100,000. The city of Des Moines says they just recently received a statement of resignation from her.
