Hurricane Man Arrested for Brandishing Gun in Road Rage Incident

35-year-old Misael Soto faces charges after allegedly threatening another driver with a firearm

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

A 35-year-old Hurricane, Utah man named Misael Soto has been arrested and charged with threatening with a dangerous weapon during a fight after he allegedly brandished a gun at another driver during a road rage incident on Saturday afternoon.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents involving firearms are a growing concern, as they can quickly escalate and put innocent bystanders at risk. This case highlights the need for better driver education and conflict resolution to prevent such dangerous confrontations on the road.

The details

According to police, the incident began when Soto's vehicle was traveling behind another car that he felt was driving too slowly. When both vehicles exited the highway, Soto reported that the other driver 'brake-checked' him, leading to both drivers making hand gestures at each other. Soto then allegedly raised his gun and told the other driver to 'calm down', causing the other driver to appear alarmed and slow down. Soto was subsequently arrested and is being held pending possible bail.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2026 around 3:52 p.m.

The players

Misael Soto

A 35-year-old man from Hurricane, Utah who was arrested and charged with threatening with a dangerous weapon during a fight.

Hurricane Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported road rage incident and arrested Soto.

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What’s next

Misael Soto is being held pending a decision on bail. The case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better driver education and conflict resolution strategies to prevent dangerous road rage confrontations that put public safety at risk.