Deputies: Man punched airport kiosk

KENNER, La., Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Authorities in Louisiana said a frustrated traveler punched an airport checkout kiosk, shattering the screen when he couldn't find his flight information.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said the Washington man, identified as Albert Pratt IV, 30, punched the screen of the Continental Airlines check-in kiosk Sunday morning at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner and took the terminal out of commission by shattering its screen, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported Tuesday.

A deputy located Pratt, who allegedly admitted to punching the kiosk because he was frustrated at not being able to find his flight information. The deputy said Pratt was bleeding from fresh cuts on his hand.

Pratt was taken to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna on a charge of simple criminal damage $500-$5,000. He was released Sunday after posting $5,000 bond.