GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A Baltimore County man was arrested on felony assault and gun charges following an alleged road rage incident in Anne Arundel County.
Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, is charged with felony assault, use of a gun in the commission of a felony, and other related offenses. Johnson was apprehended on Wednesday evening and is currently held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center.
The arrest followed a complaint alleging that Johnson brandished a red handgun during a roadway dispute on I-97 near I-895 on July 17. An investigation by Maryland State Troopers led to the seizure of a loaded firearm from the vehicle Johnson was operating.
Johnson was taken into custody without incident and processed at the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack. If convicted, he faces a mandatory five-year prison sentence.
The Maryland Department of State Police emphasizes its commitment to creating safer communities and actively addressing gun violence on highways. Motorists are reminded to prioritize safety, avoid impaired and aggressive driving, obey speed limits, and avoid distractions to prevent roadway injuries and fatalities.