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Driver accused of driving into Hidalgo County Courthouse identified

Driver accused of driving into Hidalgo County Courthouse identified
1 year 7 months 2 weeks ago Tuesday, April 11 2023 Apr 11, 2023 April 11, 2023 9:27 AM April 11, 2023 in News - Local

A 21-year-old Edinburg man was arraigned on multiple charges after police say crashed into the Hidalgo County Courthouse, according to a city spokesperson.

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Officers with the Edinburg Police Department were dispatched to the courthouse Saturday at around 7:30 a.m. in response to 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 driver, Jorge Hugo Contreras, was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated with a previous conviction, unlawful carrying of a weapon and duty on striking fixture.

His bond was set at $25,000.

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

No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.

Court records indicate Contreras bonded out of jail on Sunday.

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