Provincial police say a 56-year-old man is facing multiple weapons charges after a road rage incident in Loyalist Township, Ont. on Sunday.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says that just before 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to a firearms call on County Road 4 by Highway 401. Police say the caller reported that a man pointed a gun at them and fired a shot at their vehicle during a road rage incident.
No injuries were reported.
Police stopped the suspect vehicle a short time later, arrested the driver and seized a bb gun.
OPP has charged Daniel Vanderwerf, 56, of Stone Mills, Ont. with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Pointing a firearm
- Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
- Discharge air gun or pistol with intent
- Dangerous driving
Vanderwerf was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on June 18.