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Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police

A Harvard man is facing charges after he drunkenly crashed his car into the corner of a Stow residence, authorities said. 

Police and fire responded to the crash at 6 Hastings Road around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese and Fire Chief John P. Benoit report. 

Upon arrival, crews found a 2010 red Chevrolet Suburban SUV that crashed through a corner apartment of the building, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 51-year-old William Shook, was already out of the car.

Stow Police and Fire responded to the crash into a building at 6 Hastings Road on Thursday night

Stow Police/Fire Departments

The car, which crashed into the electrical service wires for the building, was later removed. Three people were home at the time of the crash but none were hurt, authorities said. All five residents are currently living with relatives until the building is determined to be safe. 

Meanwhile, Shook was arrested and was also found to have a gun in his possession, authorities added. He was charged with OUI liquor, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, operating to endanger and a mark lane violation. He is expected to arraigned in Concord District Court on Friday.

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