Felton road rage arrest: pennsylvania man arrested after pulling gun in kent county

Felton Road Rage Arrest: Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Pulling Gun in Kent County

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April 21, 2026

Felton, DE — A Pennsylvania man faces felony weapons charges after Delaware State Police say he pulled a handgun during a road rage confrontation on a busy highway in Kent County.

Jeffrey Neifert, 38, of New Ringgold, was arrested Monday morning following a 9-1-1 report of a driver displaying a firearm on South Dupont Highway near Killens Pond Road, according to Delaware State Police.

Trooper locates suspect vehicle

The call came in around 9:40 a.m. on April 20, 2026, with the suspect vehicle described as a Dodge Ram pickup truck.

A trooper patrolling the area soon spotted a truck matching that description and conducted a traffic stop, police said. The driver was identified as Neifert.

During the stop, investigators recovered a switchblade from Neifert and a loaded handgun inside the vehicle.

Alleged road rage confrontation

The preliminary investigation found that Neifert allegedly displayed the handgun during a confrontation with another driver while traveling on South Dupont Highway near Irish Hill Road.

Police did not report any injuries connected to the incident.

Key Points
• Pennsylvania man accused of displaying handgun during Felton road rage incident
• Trooper recovered loaded firearm and switchblade during traffic stop
• Suspect held on $78,000 cash bond after arrest without incident

Charges and custody

Neifert was taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3.

He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $78,000 cash bond, according to police.

Authorities have not released a full list of charges but confirmed they include felony firearm-related offenses tied to the incident.

Ongoing case status

The case remains under investigation as Delaware State Police continue reviewing the circumstances of the road rage encounter.

Neifert remains in custody pending further court proceedings.

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