Two Men Arrested on Assault Charges in Sherborn

Incident involved brandishing of an airsoft gun at another motorist

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:15pm

Two men, Adrian Griffen and Nathaniel Silverwalker, were arrested on February 5th in Sherborn, Massachusetts after a motorist reported having a firearm brandished at them in the nearby town of Millis. Police located the suspects' vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, leading to the arrests on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.

Why it matters

Incidents of road rage and brandishing of firearms, even if they turn out to be airsoft guns, raise public safety concerns in local communities. This case highlights the need for vigilance and quick response from law enforcement to address such threats to public order.

The details

According to police, the Millis Police Department received a report around 2:35 pm on February 5th that a motorist had a firearm brandished at them by occupants of another vehicle in the area of Plain Street and Monroe Street. Police broadcast a description of the suspect vehicle, which was later located by the Sherborn Police Department. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on South Main Street at Farm Street, leading to the arrests of Adrian Griffen, 24, of Medfield, and Nathaniel Silverwalker, 22, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The firearm involved was determined to be an airsoft gun.

  • The incident was reported to Millis Police at approximately 2:35 pm on February 5, 2026.
  • The suspects were arrested later that same day, February 5, 2026.
  • The suspects were scheduled to be arraigned at Wrentham District Court on February 6, 2026.

The players

Adrian Griffen

A 24-year-old man from Medfield, Massachusetts who was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.

Nathaniel Silverwalker

A 22-year-old man from Pawtucket, Rhode Island who was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.

Millis Police Department

The police department that received the initial report of the firearm being brandished and broadcast a description of the suspect vehicle.

Sherborn Police Department

The police department that located the suspect vehicle and conducted the traffic stop leading to the arrests.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on the suspects' bail at their arraignment in Wrentham District Court on February 6, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for motorists to resolve disputes peacefully and for law enforcement to respond swiftly to reports of threats or violence on the roads in order to maintain public safety.