A road rage incident during wintery weather ends in several criminal charges.

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police were called to investigate a road rage incident in the area of Mohawk Road East and Upper Wellington Street in Hamilton.

A Toyota Rav4 and Honda Civic were travelling southbound on Upper Wellington when the Honda made a driving action that caused the Toyota to stop abruptly. The Rav4 and Honda drivers engaged in a verbal confrontation outside their cars at a red light intersection. They both entered back into their vehicles to proceed driving when the Honda was rammed from behind, causing him to enter into the intersection. The Rav4 fled the scene with the Honda Driver following behind to a Warren Avenue address. When the Honda driver exited his vehicle the Rav4 driver confronted him with a knife. The Honda driver used his snow brush to shield himself and push the knife away. He left the area without injury and called the police.

There were no reports of injuries. However, the Honda Civic sustained significant rear-end damage.

Police located and arrested the Rav4 driver and charged him with several criminal charges.

Charged: Male (24-year-old) Hamilton resident

Charges:

• Dangerous Operation
• Mischief Under $5000
• Assault with Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The male was released on an Undertaking with an expected court date of February 24, 2020.

If anyone witnessed or has information about this case please call Mountain Uniform Patrol Staff Sergeant at (905)546-3886.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com