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Edinburg police: Driver facing DWI charge after crashing into Hidalgo County Courthouse

1 year 3 weeks 3 days ago Saturday, April 08 2023 Apr 8, 2023 April 08, 2023 12:54 PM April 08, 2023 in News - Local

A 21-year-old male is expected to be arraigned on a charge of driving while intoxicated after crashing into the Hidalgo County Courthouse, according to the Edinburg Police Department.

The driver is also facing a charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, police added.

Police were dispatched to the scene at around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, where they found a white Ford F-150 that had driven through the iron protective gates and struck a secondary fence surrounding an A/C unit on the west side of the old courthouse.

According to a news release, the suspect attempted to flee the scene, but was held down by a "good Samaritan," the news release added.

No injuries were reported in the crash, according to police.

An arraignment for the unidentified driver is pending.

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