April 7, 2026

Road rage, roadside fight with a weapon will get you arrested

On April 6, 2026, Troopers out of SP Buffalo and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Jason S. Wendt, 47 of Calcium, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Menacing 2nd degree and Assault 3rd degree.

On April 6, 2026, at 7:43 A.M., Troopers out of SP Buffalo- Troop T responded to an incident on the I-90 west bound in the town of Batavia. Investigation determined that a road rage incident had occurred where a 2022 Ford operated by Wendt stopped suddenly in traffic, subsequently causing a Peterbilt tractor to rear end the Ford. Both vehicles pulled onto the shoulder of the I-90. The 33-year-old operator of the Peterbilt left his vehicle and approached the Ford and Wendt abruptly opened this driver door almost pushing the 32-year-old into the lane of traffic. Both males began fighting in the roadway. During this physical altercation, Wendt pulled out a pocketknife and threatened the victim.

Wendt was arrested and processed at SP Batavia, then transported to Genesee County Jail for CAPP arraignment.