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2 arrested in road rage investigation in Salt Lake City
A rifle and a handgun have been seized by police early Monday throughout a suspected highway rage confrontation in downtown Salt Lake Metropolis. Two males have been arrested. (Salt Lake police)
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SALT LAKE CITY — Two males have been arrested early Monday in reference to a suspected highway rage incident in Salt Lake Metropolis.
Simply after 3 a.m., a person known as 911 to report that one other automotive was following him close to 800 W. North Temple. Whereas police have been en route, dispatchers have been instructed {that a} passenger within the again seat had now pointed a gun on the sufferer, in keeping with a press release from Salt Lake police.
The car, which had three folks inside, was positioned and pulled over by officers.
Mitchell Grant Motta, 31, who was sitting within the again seat, was arrested for investigation of aggravated assault and being a restricted particular person in possession of a gun. A handgun and a rifle have been discovered within the again seat the place Motta was sitting, police unhappy.
The driving force, Robert Alexander Kimsey, 35, was arrested for investigation of drug-related prices — together with possession of a fentanyl tablet — and driving on a suspended license, along with having an excellent warrant.
The third particular person was launched by police. No accidents have been reported.