Hamden Police: East Haven man, New Haven woman involved in road rage incident

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HAMDEN — A local man and woman were arrested Tuesday for an alleged road rage incident.

Hamden Police responded to the area of Dixwell Avenue and Whitney Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on the report of an assault.

An investigation revealed Elizabeth Dejesus, 34 and Edmund Balisciano, 60 engaged in a verbal dispute, according to a police press release. Dejesus stated that Balisciano exited his vehicle and yelled at her and they continued to argue about “bad driving habits.”

Dejesus reported that Balisciano threatened her while placing his hand on a firearm located inside his vehicle. Balisciano then left the area, according to police.

East Haven Police located Balisciano at his residence, 254 Russo Avenue, East Haven, where Hamden Police responded and continued the investigation and subsequently arrested Balisciano.

He was charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace. Balisciano was released after posting $500 bond.

Dejesus, of 666 Ferry Street, 3rd floor, New Haven, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and released on a written promise to appear.