MASON CITY, Iowa – A man accused of causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to someone else’s home is pleading not guilty.

Nicholas Todd Rush, 33 of Mason City, is now set to stand trial for first-degree criminal mischief on November 18.

Court documents state Rush entered a home in the 1100 block of E State Street in Mason City on July 31. Once inside, Rush allegedly destroyed household goods, furniture, electronics, appliances, windows, doors, and drywall.

Investigators estimated the damage at $58,547.38.

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