New Rochelle Police Arrest Suspect in Road Rage Incident Involving Handgun

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 16, 2023) — New Rochelle Police arrested a suspect in a road rage incident that occurred on the 100 block of Winthrop Avenue.

  • At about 7:55 am on May 16th, 2023, New Rochelle Police responded to a call of a menacing with a handgun.
  • The victim reported that he was involved in a dispute with another driver after nearly being cut off while driving.
  • The suspect exited his vehicle and approached the victim and is alleged to have pointed a handgun at him during the dispute, before fleeing in his vehicle.
  • The victim did not know the suspect and only described him as a dark-skinned male.

New Rochelle Detectives were able to develop leads and make an arrest of the suspect in The Bronx, NY at about 5:30 pm.

  • The suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun at the time of the arrest.
  • The suspect complied with the arrest and was taken to New Rochelle Police Headquarters without incident.

Arrest & Charges:

  • Todd Williams, 56 years of age, of The Bronx, NY
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree – C Felony.
  • Harassment 2nd Degree – Violation.
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th; Firearms – E Felony.
  • Menacing 2nd Degree – A Misdemeanor.