MIDDLETOWN, De. - Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old James L. Bouchat, who was wanted in connection with a road rage incident, in which police say he pointed a handgun at another motorist.

Delaware State Police say the incident occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m., Thursday, August 30, on Route 1 southbound, south of the Biddles Toll Plaza in Middletown. A 48-year-old Smyrna woman was traveling southbound on SR 1 and as she passed through the toll plaza she observed a tan pick-up truck directly behind her. Police said after traveling a short distance the female driver changed in to the SR 1 southbound left lane at which time she saw the same pick-up truck driving parallel to her on the left shoulder. Police said the driver of the pick-up, later identified as Bouchat rolled down the passenger side window, began screaming at the female and then pointed a handgun at her. After displaying the gun, the pick-up accelerated at a high rate of speed and was last seen southbound on SR 1. Police report that the female driver proceeded to a safe location before pulling over, at which time the police were notified. She was able to obtain the tag number of the pick-up as it sped away.

Bouchat turned himself in at Delaware State Police Troop 9 in regards to the warrant and was then arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 on one count of Aggravated Menacing (F). He was then released on $5000.00 unsecured bail pending a future court appearance.