Atlantic city man pleads guilty after road rage gun threat, faces year in prison
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Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty After Road Rage Gun Threat, Faces Year in Prison

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April 20, 2026

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 29-year-old Atlantic City man admitted pointing a handgun at two people during a road rage confrontation and now faces up to a year in state prison under a plea agreement, prosecutors said.

Quadir Thomas entered a guilty plea on April 17 to fourth-degree aggravated assault for pointing a firearm at another person, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Confrontation escalated on roadway

The charge stems from an August 8, 2025 incident in Atlantic City in which police received reports of a driver behaving aggressively in traffic.

According to prosecutors, Thomas was swerving between lanes before engaging in a verbal dispute with occupants of another vehicle. During the confrontation, he exited his car while holding a handgun and ordered the victims to pull over.

As the victims attempted to leave and indicated they would call police, Thomas pointed the firearm at them before they drove away, authorities said.

Key Points
• Quadir Thomas, 29, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault involving a firearm
• Incident stemmed from a road rage confrontation in Atlantic City in August 2025
• Plea deal recommends 365 days in prison with no eligibility for parole

Plea agreement includes prison recommendation

Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a 365-day sentence in New Jersey State Prison. The terms specify that Thomas would be ineligible for parole if the court accepts the recommendation.

Fourth-degree aggravated assault charges in New Jersey can carry prison time depending on the circumstances and plea negotiations.

Sentencing scheduled in Superior Court

Thomas is scheduled to appear for sentencing on May 28, 2026, before Superior Court Judge Dorothy Incarvito-Garrabrant in Atlantic County.

The case reflects ongoing concerns around road rage incidents escalating into potentially deadly encounters, particularly when firearms are involved.

Case status

The guilty plea resolves the criminal charge pending sentencing, with the court set to determine whether to impose the recommended one-year prison term later this spring.

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