Former Memphis sergeant charged with road rage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A Memphis police sergeant accused in a road rage incident has been indicted on aggravated assault charges.
The Shelby County District Attorney says David Meskenas is accused of pointing a gun at a motorist and flashing his badge while driving an unmarked van last year.
Meskenas, who is 48 and is now retired from the force, is facing charges of aggravated assault.
Officials say a 60-year-old motorist told authorities that he was driving on Interstate 240 when he encountered a dark gray van with government tags. The citizen, police say, reported that the van driver pointed a black gun at him and then flashed a gold badge as they were driving. He told police he feared for his safety.
It was not known Wednesday whether Meskenas has a lawyer.
