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He’s in a pile of trouble

Police in Durham, N.C., investigating the crash of a car into a man's yard Wednesday found crushed bushes, a damaged fence, an inoperable car — and a fresh shoeprint in a pile of dog feces. A smelly trail led to  a suspect, who was charged with driving while impaired and drinking underage.
/ Source: The Associated Press

In some situations, it pays to watch your step.

Josue Herrios-Coronilla, 18, drove his black Camaro on the wrong side of the road Wednesday and crashed into the yard of man who owns four dogs, police said.

Investigating officers found crushed bushes, a damaged fence, an inoperable car — and a fresh shoeprint in a pile of dog feces.

Following an odoriferous trail down the street, Sgt. Dale Gunter noticed a white van driving toward him. When he asked the passenger to step out, he noticed the smell of alcohol on the man's breath and evidence all over his shoes.

Herrios-Coronilla was charged with driving while impaired and drinking underage and released on $1,500 bail. He could not immediately be reached for comment.