Arizona man found guilty of aggravated assault in road rage incident
Nov 6, 2023, 5:00 PM
David Lee Jones, 33, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., was found guilty for his role in a road rage incident.
PHOENIX — An Arizona man was found guilty by a Yavapai County jury Thursday for his involvement in a road rage incident.
David Lee Jones, 33, of Prescott Valley, is guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon.
The incident happened in August 2022 at a parking lot outside a Prescott Valley fast-food restaurant. Jones became upset when another driver pulled into a parking space that he wanted. According to officials, Jones used his car to block the other driver and began yelling and swearing at the driver.
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Jones then exited his car with a loaded gun in his hand. Once out of his vehicle, he pointed the gun at the other driver in front of witnesses.
“This case started over a dispute about a parking space at a fast-food restaurant. Losing a parking space is never a reason to threaten someone with a firearm,” Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane said in a press release.
“The Second Amendment provides an excellent opportunity for firearms owners to protect themselves and others, but responsible gun ownership requires one to maintain a cool head and good judgment at all times.”
Jones faces a minimum of five years in the Arizona State Prison.
His sentencing is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4.
