TRAVERSE CITY —
A man charged in a local road rage incident heads to trial today.
Daniel Wesley Downs, 22, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of property, reckless driving and leaving the scene of a crash. His trial began this morning in 13th Circuit Court and is expected to last through tomorrow.
Police said Downs attacked a Long Lake Township man with a bat at the intersection of the Parkway and Union Street in March.
The victim, 47, was driving east on the Parkway and stopped for the Union Street traffic light. Police said Downs, who was immediately behind the victim, began honking his horn when the light turned green.
Downs then passed the victim’s vehicle, pulled in front of it and slammed on his brakes, causing the victim to rear-end Downs’ vehicle, police said. Downs then stepped out of his vehicle with a baseball bat and smashed the drivers’ side window of the victim’s van, authorities believe.
Check Wednesday’s Record-Eagle and www.record-eagle.com for updates.
Archive: Tuesday
TC road rage trial begins
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Tom Doak inducted into Mich. Golf Hall of Fame
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Letters to the Editor: 05/21/2013
Who awarded contract?; Who could want more?
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Forum: State gets ‘F’ for hidden campaign money
Just how much money was spent independently of candidates on elections for Michigan state office last year?
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Prep Sports Roundup: Frankfort's Zimmerman wins 400th game
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Teens admit to lewd elevator act
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Sports in Brief: 05/21/2013
TC Blue Stars win 13U tournament; MHSAA changes transfer guidelines; Toxic Cherries beat Southern Belles.
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TC resident wins $5K Art Van Award of Hope
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Community in Brief: 05/21/2013
Weather balloon launch; TCAPS Music Boosters concert; library plant sale and more.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/14/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Light & Power names Arends executive director
The board for Traverse City Light & Power shut down its faltering search for a new executive director and threw the switch on Tim Arends.
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Teen charged with drunken driving
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Editorial: Food trucks will help build reputation
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NMC 'expression policy' put on hold
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Lions sign TC West graduate
Former Traverse City West offensive lineman Darren Keyton, an undrafted rookie free agent, signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday.
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