He allegedly pointed a gun at another motorist along I-270.
Gun confiscated following a road rage incident on March 31st, 2025 on I-270. (Photo from the Maryland State Police)
Rockville, Md (KM) A 17-year-old Frederick boy is charged in connection with a road rage incident in Montgomery County on Monday.
State Police say at around 2:00 PM, troopers from the Rockville Barrack received a call about the incident along Interstate 270 at Falls Road. The victim said another motorist pointed a gun at her during a road rage encounter. Authorities say she was not hurt, and was able to provide a description of the suspect.
Troopers with the State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative and personnel from the Frederick Barrack located the suspect vehicle and detained the juvenile. A loaded handgun in plain view was found in the vehicle and was confiscated.
State Police say the youth is charged as an adult with felony assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony crime, and other firearms offenses.
He is currently being held at a secure juvenile facility following a bail review hearing before a District Court Judge.
By Kevin McManus