SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A 77-year-old Scotch Plains man was arrested and charged with assault following a reported road rage incident, according to police.
Police said D.R. Burnette, 77, of Scotch Plains, was arrested on July 5 after the incident.
Authorities said Burnette was charged with assault and later released pending a future court appearance.
Police have not released additional information about where the incident occurred, what led to the confrontation or whether anyone was injured.
Patch has reached out to the Scotch Plains Police Department for additional details, including the circumstances surrounding the incident and the specific assault charge. This story will be updated if more information becomes available.
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