Gun Flashed At Highway Worker In South County: Police

LOTHIAN, MD — Police said a driver flashed a gun while yelling at a highway worker in Lothian last Thursday. Officers noted that the adult male suspect never pointed the weapon at the Maryland State Highway Administration employee, but it was clearly visible.

An incident report added that the encounter happened around 9:41 a.m. on northbound Maryland Route 4 at Southern Maryland Boulevard. The victim was blocking the fast lane with his yellow work truck and illuminated merge right sign while three other staffers picked up litter in front of the car, the write-up advised.

Police explained that a man pulled up in a black pickup truck. He threatened the highway worker and yelled at him to get off the road, officers indicated.

The suspect then waved a small black handgun around in his own truck before driving away on northbound Maryland Route 4, the press release informed. Officers mentioned that they searched the area but could not find the accused man.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-1960. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.

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