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Family Wakes Up to Stranger in Home

(Westville, IN) - A Westville family was sleeping until a stranger made his way inside their house. Kevin Hughes, 29, is charged with residential entry.

 

According to La Porte County Police, Hughes was intoxicated when he showed up at a home on 500 West on a bicycle wearing no shoes. Judging by footprints from his wet socks, police said he made his way into several rooms.

 

It was nearly 2 a.m. when a woman woke up to the sound of footsteps and spotted the man.

 

According to police, Hughes got in through an unlocked door and explained he thought he was at his home.

 

The Westville man was also arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court.

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