Webster man arrested after string of alleged hit-and-runs

WEBSTER — A Worcester man faces multiple charges after allegedly striking multiple vehicles, mailboxes and a pedestrian in a series of hit-and-run incidents Monday afternoon.

Jose Felipe Galdamez Morales, 39, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing the scene after causing property damage and bodily injury, Webster police said.

At 2:39 p.m., dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a silver Toyota had struck a vehicle in the parking lot of a business.

The caller said he saw the driver drinking alcohol before fleeing the scene.

Minutes later, a second 911 call reported that a vehicle had struck a person, several mailboxes and another car before speeding away.

Officer DiBuono located a disabled vehicle on Lake Street near Everett Avenue.

Police said Morales, the driver, appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested after a brief investigation.

Several open containers of alcohol were found in Morales' car, police said.

While booking, he allegedly fell asleep and got out of his seat while trying to provide a breath sample.

Morales was held on $540 bail and arraigned Tuesday in Dudley District Court.

He is also charged with driving a motor vehicle without a license.