Road rage incident near Perth leads to assault with weapon, dangerous operation charges
An case of apparent road rage near Perth on Saturday led to an Ottawa resident being charged.
Lanark OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Saturday, Feb. 8, at approximately 5:45 p.m. Police say a vehicle was travelling on Highway 7 in a dangerous manner, which somehow led to one driver approaching the other with a hammer in a parking lot.
Police say no injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, Sebastien Lavergne, 21, has been charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle
Charges have not been proven in court.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 3, 2025.