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Henrico man charged with DWI after crashing into West End Thrift
A Henrico nonprofit is working to reopen after a van smashed into the side of its building, as caught on surveillance video.
The crash happened just before 9 p.m. Monday at West End Thrift on West Broad Street. The surveillance video shows a large blue van running over a median before slamming into the building.
Henrico Police said the driver, 37-year-old Pedro Carmelo Hernandez, of Henrico, was found near the van as officers observed signs of intoxication and conducted a field sobriety test.
Officers charged Hernandez with DWI, 3rd offense with 10 years, falsely identifying himself to law enforcement, and a misdemeanor probation violation.
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