Road rage, pointing gun at another driver on I-95 leads to felony assault charge for Middle River man

Law enforcement officials in Maryland arrested a Middle River man on the evening of July 18 after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County. 

The accused is identified as Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River, Maryland.  After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Catanzariti was charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses.  Catanzariti was being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. 

On Thursday, July 18, Maryland State Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack responded to northbound I-95 at I-695 (Exit 49) for the report of a road rage incident involving a driver, later identified as Catanzariti, who allegedly pointed a handgun at a motorist. The motorist involved, called 9-1-1 and described the suspect vehicle as a gray Subaru with Maryland registration. A lookout was immediately provided to police in attempt to locate the driver.

At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Troopers located the suspect vehicle and the driver at a residence in Middle River.  Troopers also recovered a loaded firearm believed to have been used during the incident.

Catanzariti taken into custody and transported to the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack for processing.  Catanzariti faces a mandatory five-year prison sentence if convicted. 

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(Source and Jason Catanzariti mugshot, Maryland State Police)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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