Windsor Police cruiser March 2, 2015. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)Windsor Police cruiser March 2, 2015. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)
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Armed road rage incident leads to charges

Windsor police say a 19-year-old is facing charges in connection with a road rage incident involving a firearm.

Police were called just before 8 p.m. on December 11 about a road rage incident near Jefferson Boulevard and Wyondotte Street East.

"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," police said.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported

Shortly after getting the call, police arrested a 19-year-old on Jefferson Boulevard.

A 19-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon, uttering death threats, and 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 http://catchcrooks.com.

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