Crime & Safety
Connecticut Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident On I-684
New York State Police said he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at another motorist.
NORTH SALEM, NY — A Connecticut man was arrested by New York State Police after an alleged road rage incident on I-684 in the Town of North Salem. Alison Fritsche, 28, of New Milford, CT was charged with second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both misdemeanors.
On May 8, around 8:15 p.m., Troopers from the Somers barracks responded to a report of a road rage incident.
Police said Fritsche allegedly pointed what appeared to be a gun at another motorist during the incident.
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Fritsche was located by police in the area of I-684 near Exit 8.
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The investigation revealed what Fritsche had displayed was a black BB gun that closely resembled an actual 9mm handgun, police said.
He was issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of North Salem Court May 22.
Photo caption: Alison Fritsche. Photo credit: NYSP.
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