Maryland State Police Armed Road Rage Investigation Leads To Arrest In Virginia

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – A Virginia man has been arrested following a Maryland State Police investigation into a February armed road-rage incident in Prince George’s County.

The accused, identified as Joshua John Cook, 34, of Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested at his residence by the Virginia State Police on Sept. 19, 2024. He is charged with felony assault, firearms offenses and related charges. Cook was released by a Virginia judge while he awaits additional court hearings.

On Feb. 2, 2024, troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to a report of a road rage involving a black Ford F-150. The driver reportedly pointed a firearm at another motorist in the area of Interstate 95 and Route 1 in Prince George’s County. Investigators identified Cook as the suspect through dashcam footage. Virginia State Police seized a handgun from his vehicle and assisted in the investigation.

The Maryland Department of State Police is dedicated to creating safer communities within Maryland, including actively addressing all reported incidents of gun violence on our highways. Motorists are urged to prioritize highway safety: avoid impaired and aggressive driving, obey the speed limit and don’t drive distracted to prevent injuries and fatalities on our roadways.

Police continue to seek information in the investigations into the murders of Delonte Hicks, Charles Marks, and Nyah Hairston.  Police urge anyone with information relating to these investigations or other highway gun crimes, to contact investigators by calling 410-538-1887

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