BRICK – A Township man was charged after threatening a victim with a knife during a road rage incident Monday, police said.
Around 3 p.m. in the area of Mantoloking Road and Dock Road, Brick Township Patrolman Peter Bylsma was flagged down by the victim.
According to police, the victim was driving on Mantoloking Road when he was cut off by a vehicle and honked his horn. The suspect exited his car and threatened the victim with a folding knife and began banging on his window.
The victim was able to leave the scene of the incident safely, police said. A vehicle description, partial license plate, and description of the man was provided to Ptl. Bylsma.
About two hours later, Ptl. McGrath was patrolling the area near the 7-11 on Mantoloking Road when he saw a car matching the description.
The driver, 26-year-old Jake McMahon of Brick, appeared to have bloody knuckles on both hands. He admitted to being involved in the incident and as a result was charged with terroristic threats 2C:12-3B, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession a weapon. He was taken to police headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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