The Leesburg Police Department responded to a reported road rage incident involving a weapon.
On Dec 29. at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Lawson Road SE and Trailview Boulevard SE for a reported road rage incident.
The investigation determined the incident involved two vehicles.
During the encounter, one driver exited his vehicle armed with a machete, approached the other vehicle, and struck the passenger-side window, causing it to shatter, before leaving the scene.
As a result of the investigation, a male suspect of Leesburg, was taken into custody and charged with assault and brandishing a weapon.
He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.
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