Driver arrested after smashing into fence at historic Chico home
An iconic Chico Victorian was saved from damage Saturday by a perimeter fence. Dr. Oscar Stansbury built the home in 1883 and was an infectious disease pioneer in California.
Posted: May 23, 2021 5:22 PM
Updated: May 23, 2021 5:45 PM
Posted By: Lorraine Dechter
CHICO, Calif. – A man drove his car onto the grounds of Chico’s historic Stansbury Home early Saturday morning.
Groundskeepers told Action News Now that the fence stopped the driver from hitting the porch of the 10-room home that was built in 1883.
When Chico police officers arrived they arrested the driver. Police said the man had a warrant out for arrest.
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