A 38-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to mischief in a bizarre Edmonton bus shelter vandalism spree last year was sentenced Friday afternoon.
Cynthia Zambrano, 38, was given a conditional discharge for her part in the February 2015 vandalism spree that saw several bus shelters targeted. She must complete 50 hours of community service and pay a $945 fine. Zambrano was also handed 18 months probation.
In February 2015, the Edmonton Police Service was investigating a rash of bus shelter vandalism. More than 70 shelter window panes were destroyed, with costs for cleanup and repairs estimates at $30,000.
Zambrano and Leonardo Autera originally faced more than 40 charges and were accused of using a slingshot and marbles to smash shelters.
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Zambrano said she was involved in eight bus shelter vandalisms.
Autera, a 56-year-old from Italy, took his charges to trial and pleaded not guilty to mischief under $5,000 and possession of a weapon. He was later acquitted of the charges.
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Autera testified he came from Italy and lived with Zambrano. The couple was working on a photography project, taking pictures of people at bus stops.
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