Crime & Safety

Drunk Falmouth Man Crashes, Leaves Pregnant Girlfriend: Police

Falmouth police said Jeremiah Nelson was charged with a host of crimes after driving drunk, crashing and leaving his pregnant girlfriend.

FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth police said a 25-year-old resident was recently arrested on charges he drove drunk, crashed on Sippewisset Road and then fled the scene — leaving his pregnant girlfriend. Jeremiah Nelson was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, driving to endanger, a lane violation and leaving the scene of a crash. Nelson's vehicle rolled during the crash, police said.

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Nelson's girlfriend was not injured. Nelson was hurt and hospitalized with minor injuries, police said.

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