Derry Man Nabbed for Bold Fake License Plate Scheme, Faces Multiple Charges

DERRY, NH — In a peculiar turn of events, a New Hampshire man found himself in hot water with law enforcement this past Monday after being caught driving with an undeniably homemade license plate. Eric Nelson, 36, of Derry, was behind the wheel of a Ford pickup truck when police initiated a stop for a motor vehicle violation, leading to the surprising discovery.

What immediately caught the officers' attention, and subsequently led to Nelson's arrest, was the rather unconventional license plate adorning his vehicle.

Instead of a standard issue state plate, authorities found a plate that appeared to be printed on a piece of paper, then laminated in a clear plastic sheet. This creative, albeit illegal, solution quickly escalated the situation.

Upon further investigation, it became clear that the fake plate was just the tip of the iceberg.

Nelson was subsequently charged with several offenses, including operating without a valid license, displaying a fake inspection sticker, and, of course, displaying a fake license plate. The vehicle itself was also found to be unregistered and uninsured, adding to the list of serious infractions.

Adding to Nelson's woes, police also discovered he had active outstanding warrants for his arrest.

These warrants were related to drug offenses and a violation of bail, painting a picture of a man with a complex set of legal challenges.

Following his arrest, Eric Nelson was released on personal recognizance. He is now scheduled to appear in court on May 29 to answer for the multitude of charges brought against him.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can arise from attempting to circumvent vehicle registration and licensing laws, especially when combined with existing legal entanglements.