The New Jersey State Police have arrested David Fonseca, 27, of Rochester, N.Y., for allegedly brandishing and pointing a handgun at another driver.
According to authorities, on Friday at 11:13 a.m., troopers from Netcong Station were alerted by dispatch of an erratic driver traveling westbound on Interstate 80 in Morris County.
Officials say the victim called 911 to report that another driver pulled up next to him and pointed a handgun at him. He was able to describe the vehicle, which was a tractor trailer with New York license plates.
Within minutes, troopers located and stopped the truck in the area of milepost 32.2. Fonseca was subsequently arrested and found to have a .32 caliber revolver, which was established in the truck.
Police charged Fonseca with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an illegal purpose, and aggravated assault. He was lodged at the Morris County jail pending a detention hearing according to police.
Charges are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.