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Man accused of waving gun at woman during road rage incident in Cheshire, Waterbury

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NBC Connecticut

Connecticut State Police have arrested a man who they said admitted to waving a gun at someone during a road rage incident over the weekend.

Trooper said the incident on Saturday afternoon reportedly started on Interstate 691 West in Cheshire and continued to I-84 West in Waterbury.

On the highway, state police said they found a black Subaru stopped in the right shoulder near exit 25 and a gray Nissan stopped in the right shoulder by exit 23.

The driver of the Nissan told state police that she had been involved in a road rage incident and the driver of the Subaru had waved a gun at her, investigators said.

Authorities identified the driver of the Subaru as a 23-year-old Waterbury man. Troopers said he admitted to showing the gun during the road rage interaction.

The man is facing charges including threatening - displaying a firearm, reckless endangerment, breach of peace and reckless driving.

He posted bond and was released. The man is scheduled to appear in court on February 9.

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