19-year-old driver arrested after alleged road rage incident involving firearm

Police say the suspect was driving a four-door sedan, possibly black in colour. (Source: WPS)

Windsor police officers have arrested a 19-year-old man an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm.

Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident near Jefferson Boulevard and Wyandotte Street East shortly before 8 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Police say an investigation revealed that a verbal dispute between two drivers escalated when one of the individuals allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened the other person.

No physical injuries were reported.

Less than 10 minutes later, officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1100 block of Jefferson Boulevard.

The 19-year-old man has been charged with

• Assault with a weapon

• Pointing a firearm

• Possession of a dangerous weapon

• Uttering death threats

• Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.