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Scranton woman charged with punching slot machine

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A Scranton woman is facing criminal mischief charges after causing over $1,000 in damage to a slot machine at Mohegan Pennsylvania, state police said.

Michelle Parente, 58, was charged after punching the “collect” button and damaged a slot machine screen valued at $1,167 on the night of May 24, troopers said.

Casino security spoke with Parente before asking her to depart the premises, police said.

Troopers said Parente was cited for criminal mischief.