Male Facing Charges After Road Rage Incident in Ajax

A male is facing charges after making threats with a knife following a road rage incident in Ajax.

On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Rossland Road West and Harwood Avenue North.  An altercation occurred as a result of a vehicle being illegally parked in the fire route of the plaza. The suspect threatened the victim with a knife.  Police arrived on scene and located the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

Carl NELSON, age 32 from Ajax is charged with: Utter Threats, and Assault with a Weapon.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Brayiannis or Cst. Gillings of the West Division Community Resource Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2873 or 3732.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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