On October 4th, 2021, at approximately 1:48am a loud crash was heard from inside the Pelham Police Station. Sgt. Thistle walked out front of the Police Department and found a 2008 Ford F350 had crashed from the traffic circle on Marsh Road (Rt. 111A) at the Town Hall and Police Department entrance. The male operator was trying to drive away when Sgt. Thistle approached on foot.

The operator was identified as Joseph Waelter, age 51 of North Andover, Massachusetts. The vehicle had driven off the road from the traffic circle, hit a road sign, drove across the grass at the Village Green and struck a tree and rock. At the conclusion of the investigation Joseph was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Joseph was released on Personal Recognizance Bail and will be arraigned at the Salem District Court on October 13th, 2021 at 8:00am.

No one was injured as a result of the crash. Photos are attached. Any questions can be directed to Sergeant Adam Thistle or Sgt. Brian Barbato. (bbarbato@pelhampolice.com)(athistle@pelhampolice.com (603)635-2411

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Alert sent on 10/04/2021 at 8:09AM EDT

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