Upper Marlboro woman arrested on firearm, road rage charges after pointing loaded gun at another motorist

On September 16, police in Forestville, Maryland, announced the arrest of a woman who is alleged to have pointed a gun at a motorist during a road-rage incident in Prince George’s County late last week.

The accused, identified as 37-year-old Brittany Erin Cousar of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was arrested at her home in Prince George’s County on September 12.  She was charged with two counts of first-degree felony assault, along with misdemeanor assault and firearm offenses. Cousar was granted private home detention after being held without bond.

A preliminary investigation indicated that on September 11, Maryland State Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a report of a road rage involving a white BMW SUV. The driver, later identified as Cousar, reportedly pointed a firearm at another driver near Route 5 and Surratts Road. The complainant’s child was in the vehicle at the time of the dispute.

Investigators found the suspect vehicle later that day at Cousar’s residence and seized two loaded handguns from the vehicle. During a police interview, Cousar attempted to destroy evidence by smashing her cell phone. She was arrested and transported to the Forestville Barrack for processing.

The Maryland Department of State Police reminded us that they are committed to enhancing safety in communities across Maryland, including actively addressing all reports of gun violence on Maryland highways. Police urge motorists to prioritize highway safety by avoiding impaired, aggressive and distracted driving.

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(Source and Erin Cousar mugshot: Maryland State Police)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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