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Atchison man arrested in possible road rage incident

(KAIR)--An Atchison man, accused of striking another man’s vehicle during a possible road rage incident, is facing charges in connection with the alleged altercation.  

According to a release from Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie, the alleged crimes occurred Tuesday, after a vehicle driven by 49-year-old Timothy Grafke “was involved in a vehicle collision with another vehicle.”

 According to Laurie, it’s “alleged that Grafke intentionally struck the vehicle in a side swipe collision as a possible road rage incident,” with Grafke following the vehicle to the Atchison Walmart parking lot, where it’s “alleged that he threatened the occupants inside the vehicle while attempting” to get inside the vehicle.

According to Laurie, Grafke was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, criminal threat, and reckless driving.  

Following his arrest, Grafke was booked into the Atchison County Jail.

No injuries are reported from the alleged altercation that happened around 8:30 Tuesday night.

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