Pawtucket 'Road Rage Incident' Leads To Assault Arrest: Cops

PAWTUCKET, RI — A Cranston man employed a "device similar in appearance to a firearm" during a road rage incident, police said.

Abner Santana Linares, 24, was arrested shortly before noon Monday on charges of felony assault by use of a device similar in appearance to a firearm and disorderly conduct, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Santana Linares was arrested after state troopers responded to a road rage incident on Interstate 95 in Pawtucket, according to the release.

Sanatana Linares was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned and released pending a Sixth Division District Court date, police said.

See also:

• Rhode Island Taxpayers May See Refund Delays — Here's How To Avoid It
• The Coke Is In The Mail: Warwick Man Gets 5 Years In Federal Prison For Cocaine Mailed To House
• Providence Goalie Hope Walinski Named Army ROTC Defender Of The Week
• 3 URI Soccer Players Named To All-New England 3rd Team
• Lincoln Man Tried To Steal Casino Cheques At Gaming Table: Cops