SCRANTON - A Capouse Avenue man allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face Sunday, knocking one of her teeth out.
Police found Judi Gentile holding a bloody rag to her mouth at Rear 837 Capouse Ave. when they arrived at about 7 p.m., according to a criminal complaint.
Ms. Gentile explained that her boyfriend, Juan Anderson, 53, 829 Capouse Ave., Apt. 1, started pushing her after an argument then punched her, according to the complaint.
Mr. Anderson was charged with simple assault and harassment and was remanded to the Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 26.