Road rage incident ends with Aberdeen man arrested on assault and handgun charges

On November 4, the Maryland State Police headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland, reported arresting an Aberdeen, Maryland, man on firearm charges resulting from a road rage incident that occurred Tuesday in Harford County.

The accused is identified as 46-year-old Robert Hays Salsbery, who was charged with two counts of first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, two counts of reckless endangerment, handgun in vehicle and firearms use in a felony-violent crime.

Salsbery is currently being held on a no bond status at the Harford County Detention Center. Additional charges are pending a review with the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office.

According to the preliminary investigation, the incident occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. on November 3. The victim, who was driving an orange Volkswagen, is not being identified at this time. She and one passenger were traveling in the area of US 40 and Joppa Farm Rd in Joppa, Maryland. 

The driver swerved to avoid a pothole and subsequently cut off Salsbery in the process.  Salsbery pulled up next to her car and pointed a handgun at them. Salsbery, operating a white Chevrolet Equinox SUV, then sped off.

The victim contacted police who later located Salsbery at US 40 and Edgewood Road in Harford County. Troopers from the Bel Air Barrack placed him under arrest without incident.  A Ruger .380 caliber handgun was recovered inside Salsbery’s vehicle.

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit responded to the Bel Air Barrack to assist with the investigation.  Additional information was obtained which led to a search and seizure warrant at Salsbery’s residence.   Due to another occupant of Salsbery’s residence being prohibited from possession of a firearm, ten additional firearms were seized without incident during the search.

Salsbery was later transported to the Harford County Detention Center, where he was charged and is being held on a no bond status.

(Source and Robert Hays Salsbery Booking Photo: Maryland State Police)

~  Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter