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Jeffrey A. Peterson, Ferndale police photo

FERNDALE, MI -- A 35-year-old man could lose his license to carry a concealed firearm after pulling his gun following a minor traffic crash involving two teen girls Saturday, Ferndale police say.

Police report Jeffrey A. Peterson's vehicle was struck from behind by two teen girls about 10 a.m. Saturday near Woodward and Eight Mile. The teens, both 17, became frightened after seeing Peterson had a gun and drove away, police say.

Peterson called police claiming he'd been involved in a hit-and-run crash and was following the suspects.

"The girls said that he again pulled the pistol," Ferndale police said in a statement Tuesday. "As they tried to flee from him, the teenage driver struck a parked car ... Eventually they drove back to Eight Mile (and) Woodward where Peterson used his car to block the girls from moving.

"A woman on the corner reported watching Peterson get out of his vehicle and then point a pistol at the teens."

Police arrived at the scene and arrested Peterson of felonious assault, punishable by up to four years in prison. Police confirmed Peterson does have a concealed pistol license.

His permit could be revoked if Peterson is convicted. Michigan law doesn't allow concealed pistol license holders to have a felony conviction on their record.