Two People Charged in ‘Road Rage’ Incident on 401

Prescott – Two people have been charged following a “road rage” incident on Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott says Grenville OPP.

Police say on October 25, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a driver on Highway 401 eastbound, nearing the Town of Prescott, that another vehicle’s occupant had flashed a handgun to them following a “road rage” incident on the highway.

Officers quickly located the vehicle as it continued northbound onto Highway 416, where a high-risk traffic stop was safely conducted. The occupants were arrested and the handgun in question was located inside the vehicle. It was later determined to be an air pistol.

As a result of the investigation, Kabir MANDER, 18 years of age, from Brampton, Ontario, and Prathamdeep JOSHI, 20 years of age, from Caledon, Ontario, were charged with possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused were later released from custody and are set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on November 22, 2024.