A Garibaldi man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly pointing a gun at two men in a utility truck during a road rage incident.
Jacob Allen Olson, 34, was arrested for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. A rifle was recovered from his vehicle.
The incident began in Warrenton. The complainants alleged the suspect pulled out in front of them, making obscene gestures. Olson alleged he was being followed by the complainants.
The incident came to an end on Industry Street near Hamburg Avenue in Astoria, when Olson allegedly pointed a firearm at one of the complainants.
“It’s unfortunate that this situation progressed to this point,” Astoria Deputy Police Chief Eric Halverson said in a statement. “There are a lot of things that both parties could have done to prevent things from ending up this way.
Halverson advised drivers to be patient, stop following a vehicle if they believe there is a problem, pull over and let a tailgating driver pass, and call 911 if they believe a road rage incident is occurring.
“We’re grateful that this situation didn’t end up in tragedy,” he said.