Man Charged with Drunken Driving After Crashing Into Newmarket Home

The owner of a local house had a rude awakening Saturday night when a mini-van crashed through the outside of the home and into the living room.

According to Newmarket Police Lt. Scott Kukesh, the accident affected a home at the intersection of Lee Hook and Wadleigh Falls roads.

Police said Thomas Ridlon, 74, of Durham, drove his Dodge Caravan into the house at 8:45 p.m.

Kukesh said the woman homeowner and her daughter were fortunately asleep on the second floor when the accident occurred and sustained no injuries.