Knife wielding suspect charged after road rage incident in Ajax

A male perpetrator is facing charges after brandishing a knife during a road rage incident in Ajax.

According to Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS), the incident occurred this past Friday, Oct. 25 around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Rossland Road West and Harwood Avenue North.

At the time of the incident, police received a call about an armed person involved in an altercation surrounding an alleged illegal parking scenario.

The suspect allegedly threatened a victim with a knife — after which — police arrived on the scene and promptly located the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident.

A male is facing charges after making threats with a knife following a road rage incident in Ajax, on Friday, October 25, 2024.

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According to the police, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

At the time of publication, 32-year-old Carl Nelson from Ajax has been charged with Uttering Threats and Assault with a Weapon.

He was released via an Undertaking, as he promised to appear in a later court date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact DRPS directly.