A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday after authorities say he threatened another motorist during a road rage incident on Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County.
According to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:23 p.m. July 18 after receiving a 911 call reporting an active road rage incident on westbound I-70 near mile marker 330.
Deputy Aaron Platz located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued west before stopping near mile marker 313 in neighboring Geary County.
Deputies, assisted by the Kansas Highway Patrol, conducted a high-risk traffic stop and took the driver into custody without incident.
The driver was identified as Martin Johannes, 21, of Manhattan.
Johannes was booked into the Wabaunsee County Jail on allegations of aggravated assault, driving in the left lane and impeding the normal flow of traffic. He was later released after posting bond.
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office reminded motorists to avoid engaging with aggressive drivers, create distance when possible and call 911 to report dangerous behavior.
