DA: Levittown Man Indicted in Road Rage Incident

A Levittown man was indicted Tuesday on charges stemming from a violent road rage incident in March, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office.

Matthew Mulqueen, 33, was arraigned on grand jury charges of third-degree robbery, third- and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree menacing, and second-degree reckless endangerment, the DA said.

If convicted of the top count, Mulqueen faces up to seven years in prison, officials said.

“Road rage adds unnecessary risk for everyone on the road and will not be tolerated in Nassau County,” Acting DA Madeline Singas said in a statement. “I commend the police and prosecutors who worked to bring charges in this case and will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to keep drivers and passengers safe.”

Mulqueen was charged after an incident on March 16 when he threatened a motorist with a screwdriver and forcibly stole his keys, according to Nassau County Police.

The victim, 47, was driving on Newbridge Road near North Bellmore Road when Matthew Mulqueen, 33, displayed signs of road rage, police said.

The victim pulled over in an attempt to dodge Mulqueen, who stopped his car, approached the victim, and pressed a screwdriver against his neck, cops said. Mulqueen then pushed his forearm into the victim’s neck and took the keys from the ignition, police said.

The victim tried to take his keys back but Mulqueen threw him to the ground before tossing the keys in a nearby wooded area and driving away, police said.

The victim was brought to a hospital to be treated for his injuries and was released.

Mulqueen is due back in court July 29.

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