Rochester man accused of damaging room at del Lago Resort

Posted: Aug 6, 2019 / 11:28 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 6, 2019 / 11:28 PM EDT

SENECA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Rochester man is facing charges after State Police say he trashed a hotel room at del Lago Resort and Casino.

Zachary Newton, 23, was arrested after an investigation found significant damage to a room he reserved on May 25th. Investigators say he damaged a flatscreen TV, furniture and an iPad.

Newton later turned himself in to State Police. He’s been charged with criminal mischief and theft of services.

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