Driver arrested after allegedly pointing handgun at others on QEW

Ontario provincial police say they have arrested a driver that was pointing a handgun at other drivers on the QEW Sunday afternoon.

Officers say they responded to reports that a driver was pointing a weapon at other drivers at around 4 p.m. on the QEW Niagara bound.

The driver was stopped in the QEW/Glendale area, and taken into custody.

Police say that an imitation handgun was seized and have charged the driver.

OPP posted on X just after 7 p.m. Sunday that they are looking for any witnesses to contact police.

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES: OPP responded to reports of a driver poining a handgun at other motorists on the #QEW Niagara bound – Jan 5, 4pm. The driver was stopped (QEW/Glendale) and taken into custody. An imitation hand gun was seized, and the driver is facing charges. Any witnesses… pic.twitter.com/FwqLnRT9Iz

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 6, 2025

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