22-year-old Jacob Eldridge allegedly crashed his truck after driving while intoxicated ~ Photo Courtesy of Wolfeboro Police

Wolfeboro, NH – An Ossipee man was arrested on drug charges after a car accident in Wolfeboro. According to Wolfeboro Police they were called to a single motor vehicle accident on Beach Pond Road at 11:43 am June 17th.

While speaking with the driver of the vehicle, 22-year-old Jacob Eldridge, the officer said he observed clear signs of impairment. After a brief investigation, Mr. Eldridge was arrested for DWI.

22-year-old Jacob Eldridge of Ossipee was arrested for DWI ~ Photo Courtesy of Wolfeboro Police

During the investigation authorities said they found a small “baggie” of what is believed to be heroin inside the truck. Eldridge later allegedly admitted to snorting some of it prior to the crash, and he was subsequently transported to Huggins Hospital for a blood test.

Eldridge was then transported to the Carroll County Jail where he was bailed and scheduled to appear inThird Circuit Court in Ossipee on June 21.