Crime & Safety
Falls Man Charged After Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Falls Township Police arrested a 72-year-old with prior criminal charges who they say displayed a firearm.
LEVITTOWN, PA — Falls Township Police arrested a man accused of yelling at another driver and displaying a firearm he is not legally allowed to carry.
Police reported on Friday that they had arrested Vincent Meier, 72, around 11:45 a.m. on June 18, following reports of a Lincoln Highway road rage incident. The victim claimed another driver had yelled at him and displayed a weapon.
When the victim described the vehicle, officers located Vincent Meier and served a search warrant. They discovered a firearm in Meier’s vehicle during their search. Due to prior convictions, police said, Meier is not allowed to possess firearms.
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He was charged with two counts of simple assault, one count of recklessly endangering another, one count of firearms not to be carried without a license, and one count of persons not to possess.
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