PD: Drunken Driver Crashes Into House, Knocks it Off Foundation

Police say Stephanie Howe, 38, of Stratford, Connecticut, veered off the road and struck the home, causing extensive damage

Vermont State Police have arrested a Connecticut woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a Westminster home, knocking it almost a foot off its foundation.

Police say the incident happened Thursday night around 9 p.m.

They say Stephanie Howe, 38, of Stratford, Connecticut, veered off the road and struck the home, causing extensive damage.

Howe performed field sobriety tests and refused a preliminary breath test. She was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.

She was processed and issued a citation for DUI and gross negligent operation.

She was also issues a VCVC for driving too fast for conditions and causing an accident.

Howe will appear in court at a later date.

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