Tag: Road Rage

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Road Rager Arrested

LONDON, ON (February 18, 2025) – A London man is in custody in relation to a weapons investigation over the weekend.

At approximately 1:25 a.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025, a male was a passenger in a ride-share vehicle when he observed a motor vehicle in the area of Wharncliffe Road and Horton Street.

The driver of the suspect vehicle was described as driving in a dangerous manner, repeatedly speeding up and slowing the vehicle down directly in front of the ride-share vehicle.

Both vehicles approached the intersection of Wharncliffe and Wonderland roads, where they were stopped at a red light in their direction.

The victim lowered his window, and the driver of the suspect vehicle produced a handgun and pointed it at the victim, uttering threats towards him.

The victim and suspect were not known to each other.

Police were contacted and entered into an investigation.

At approximately 1:50 p.m., the suspect male was located and arrested on Skyline Avenue. A search yielded a replica firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Rayan Harfooch, 19, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Pointing a firearm;
  • Uttering threats of death or bodily harm; and
  • Race a motor vehicle.

The accused remains in custody and is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Hwy 11 Road Rage Collision Results In Charges

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – Driver makes intentional contact with another vehicle causing a collision.

The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public in locating anyone having video/dash camera footage in relation to collisions and erratic driving involving a white Toyota Rav 4 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). The incident occurred on Highway 11 and Highway 65 in the Temiskaming Shores area shortly after 1:00 p.m., on Monday, December 30, 2024.

After the collision, the OPP made several attempts to stop the vehicle which resulted in the deployment of a spike belt. The suspect vehicle was stopped, and the driver was arrested. There were no injuries reported however the driver was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor MARCHILDON, 37 years-of-age of Englehart, Ontario was charged with:

  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – cause bodily harm
  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly follow
  • Mischief endangering life
  • Resist peace officer
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Disobey order of the court – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on January 6, 2025.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

74 Year Old Road Rager Arrested – Name Released

(Huntsville, ON) – On December 18, 2025, at 5:28pm the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on King William Street.

Officers attended the location and through investigation determined that a male driver had approached the driver of a disabled transport truck and proceeded to have a physical altercation striking the victim several times. The victim did not require medical assistance because of the assault.

Victor BETTS, 74 years old of Emsdale Ontario is charged with:

·        Assault

·        Utter Threat – to cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 13, 2025 at Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.

The Huntsville OPP request that anyone who has any information or video surveillance of this incident contacts the Huntsville OPP at 705-789-5551 or 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Shots Fired In Road Rage Incident

(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit is investigating an incident involving road rage that resulted in gunfire in the Municipality of Brockton.

On October 30, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers responded to a residence on Bruce Road 1, near Paisley.

Police discovered that a pickup truck had followed another vehicle to a residence on Bruce Road 1 where gunshots were subsequently fired after an earlier interaction on the roadway.

At this time, no injuries have been reported to police.

Investigators are still at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.

If anyone has home, business, or dashcam video footage pertaining to the time frame and area indicated above, please contact the OPP.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at www.crimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Hand Gun Used In Road Rage Incident – Names Released

(PRESCOTT, ON) – Two people have been charged following a “road rage” incident on Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

On October 25, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a driver on Highway 401 eastbound, nearing the Town of Prescott, that another vehicle’s occupant had flashed a handgun to them following a “road rage” incident on the highway.

Officers quickly located the vehicle as it continued northbound onto Highway 416, where a high-risk traffic stop was safely conducted. The occupants were arrested and the handgun in question was located inside the vehicle. It was later determined to be an air pistol.

As a result of the investigation, Kabir MANDER, 18 years of age, from Brampton, Ontario, and Prathamdeep JOSHI, 20 years of age, from Caledon, Ontario, were charged with possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused were later released from custody and are set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on November 22, 2024. 

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Aurora OPP Police Press Releases

Road Rage: One Dead

(AURORA, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Aurora Detachment, are investigating a collision that resulted in one fatality.

On Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 5:38p.m., the OPP were called to a six vehicle collision on Highway 400, near Simcoe road 89, in Innisfil. A witness reported a road rage incident in the southbound lanes between two vehicles that resulted in an initial collision between them. One of the vehicles crossed the centre median, rolled and was struck by a pick-up truck in the northbound lanes. The driver of the vehicle that rolled, a 21-year-old male from Mississauga was pronounced deceased. The driver of the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been laid until this point. Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Aurora OPP detachment at (905) 841-5777.