Tamarac man arrested for road rage incident involving gun

Suspect allegedly pointed firearm at another driver on University Drive

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:15am

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An extreme close-up of a handgun magazine loaded with ammunition, reflecting the harsh light of a camera flash against a dark background, conceptually representing the dangerous escalation of road rage confrontations.A recent spike in road rage incidents involving firearms has law enforcement and community leaders concerned about public safety on South Florida's roads.Tamarac Today

The Broward County Sheriff's Office in Tamarac, Florida responded to a road rage incident on April 11, 2026 where a 32-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on University Drive.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents involving firearms are a growing public safety concern in South Florida communities, with the Broward Sheriff's Office reporting an increase in such cases in recent years as tensions on the roads have escalated.

The details

According to police, the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Javier Hernandez of Tamarac, was driving aggressively and cut off another vehicle on University Drive. Hernandez then allegedly pointed a handgun at the other driver before speeding away. Officers were able to locate and apprehend Hernandez a short time later.

  • The incident occurred on April 11, 2026.
  • Hernandez was arrested shortly after the road rage incident.

The players

Javier Hernandez

A 32-year-old resident of Tamarac, Florida who was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident.

Broward County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the road rage incident in Tamarac.

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What they’re saying

“Road rage incidents like this one put innocent people at risk and will not be tolerated in our community.”

— Sheriff Gregory Tony, Broward County Sheriff

What’s next

Hernandez is being held on $25,000 bond and is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and improper exhibition of a firearm.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of road rage and the dangerous escalation when firearms are involved. It underscores the need for greater public awareness, education, and enforcement to prevent these types of volatile confrontations on the roads.