MILLERSVILLE, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police arrested a 41-year-old man from Indian Head after he allegedly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident on March 31 near I-97 and Route 32 in Millersville.
Western District officers responded at 10:15 p.m. to the report of an assault. The adult male victim told police the suspect, driving a blue Toyota Prius, pointed a firearm at him while both vehicles were moving. The victim noted the suspect’s license plate number and called 911.
Officers, with assistance from the Real Time Information Center, located the vehicle on Annapolis Road at Telegraph Road. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
A loaded Glock 41 handgun was recovered from the glovebox of the Prius.
Arrested was Adam Jeffrey Weimer, 41, of Indian Head, Maryland.
The incident occurred in a busy area of Anne Arundel County where major highways intersect, a region that sees heavy commuter traffic from Southern Maryland communities including Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Quick action by the victim in recording the plate and immediate police coordination led to a swift arrest.
Anne Arundel County Police handle numerous road rage complaints each year, with some escalating to displays of firearms. Officials stress that pointing a weapon at another person is a serious offense that endangers public safety on the roads.
No injuries were reported in this case. The investigation remains active as detectives review evidence including the recovered firearm and witness statements.
Southern Maryland residents who travel through Anne Arundel County for work or recreation are reminded to stay alert on the roads and report aggressive driving immediately. The use of cell phones to safely document license plates has proven effective in cases like this.
Weimer faces charges related to the assault with a handgun. Court records were not immediately available for additional details on specific charges or bond status as of Thursday morning.
Anne Arundel County Police continue to emphasize safe driving practices and encourage anyone who witnesses similar behavior to contact authorities without delay.
This arrest highlights the role of technology, such as the Real Time Information Center, in rapidly resolving incidents along major corridors like I-97 that connect Southern Maryland to the Baltimore-Washington area.
