Norwalk Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident Gets Physical

A 37-year-old Norwalk man was arrested after an incident on Connecticut Avenue Tuesday, according to police.

The complainant in the case, a 33-year-old man from Stratford, told police he was traveling in a car westbound on Connecticut Avenue when a Nissan Pathfinder reportedly cut him off near Stop and Shop, police said.

When the light changed, the Pathfinder allegedly began to chase the complainant's car, and the driver of the Pathfinder, Thomas Sturges of 10 Ivy Place, reportedly got out of the Pathfinder and kicked the driver side of the complainant's vehicle, according to police.

The complainant drove through the red light to attempt to evade Sturges, but Sturges reportedly followed him to Walmart. Both men got out of their cars and Sturges allegedly punched the complainant in the face with a closed fist, according to police.

A witness in the Walmart parking lot also said she saw the two men arguing and then allegedly saw Sturges hit the other man before leaving, police said.

Sturges was charged with following too closely with intent to harass and breach of peace. His bond was set at $2,500 and his court date is scheduled for July 31, according to the police arrest log.