Crime & Safety

Man Allegedly Pulls Gun in Road Rage Incident

A man from Auburn was arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun during a road rage incident in Westborough.

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An Auburn man is facing assault charges after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver in a road rage incident in Westborough on Monday.

Around 5:18 p.m., police got a call reporting a road rage incident on Route 9 west near Westborough Toyota. The caller said that a driver in a Ford Escape had pointing a handgun at him. The alleged victim, a 54-year-old from West Boylston, said that he had motioned a hand gesture at the driver, after which he pointed the gun.

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Officers pulled the truck, which was in the area of Speedway Plaza, over and found a fully loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun in the vehicle, said police.

Michael J. Fournier, 57, 2 Lady Slipper Ln. #2, Auburn, was arrested and charged with assault by a firearm. Fournier was licensed to possess the firearm.

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He was arraigned on Tuesday morning.

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