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Vehicle crashes into a home in Perry – driver faces several charges

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July 7th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

PERRY, Iowa [KCCI] — A Perry man is facing several charges, accused of driving through a home while drunk. It happened on Sunflower Street just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The criminal complaint shows Heladio Hernandez Cortez crashed into the home, then tried to run away. Records show he did not have a valid driver’s license.

Investigators say he smelled of alcohol and showed signs of being impaired. Hernandez Cortez was charged with OWI and reckless driving.