Crime & Safety
Teen Charged With Drunk Driving After His Car Crashed Into a House; Walked Back to Retrieve His Bumper
The driver left the scene of the crash, but was caught by police within a short period of time.
Updated: A 17-year-old allegedly drunk driver who fled the scene in his vehicle after crashing through a house around 10 Monday night at 32 Surrey Lane, apparently walked back to retrieve his license plate and front bumper, according to the police log.
The 17-year-old driver, who lives in the neighborhood, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, marked lanes violation and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, according to authorities.
The family was at home.
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There were no reports of injuries, according to Peabody Police Captain Dennis Bonauito. Police did not release the name of the driver since he is still considered a juvenile.
The driver left the scene of the crash towards the Burke School, according to the police log, but was caught by police within a short period of time.
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The teen was scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday in Salem Juvenile Court.
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