WESTFIELD–Police said a road rage incident turned violent and resulted in one man behind bars.
The incident occurred on Saturday after John M. Ferrer-Hernandez, 28, of Westfield, reportedly took a left turn onto a street and a vehicle drove up to him and nearly hit his car. Ferrer-Hernandez reportedly followed the other driver to his home, where he tried to confront him over the issue.
Police could not release the identity of the other driver.
Police said that Ferrer-Hernandez confronted the unnamed motorist in his driveway. The unnamed driver allegedly proceeded to strike Ferrer-Hernandez’s car with a golf club. Police said this prompted Ferrer-Hernandez to allegedly brandish a firearm toward the unnamed driver, which was also witnessed by another person who called 911.
No injuries or gunshots were reported.
Police questioned the two drivers and said that the two stories largely matched.
Police arrested Ferrer-Hernandez and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon–a firearm–but elected to not arrest the unnamed driver.
Police had no comment on why the second driver was not arrested.
