What happened: A man was taken into custody by West Palm Beach police for obstructing traffic and throwing objects at cars during morning rush hour traffic, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Background: WPBPD says that Jaden James Storms, 43, was taken into custody on Monday after reports of a reckless driver on South Australian Avenue. Citizens reported a gray Chrysler van driving with its hazard lights on near Belvedere Road.
Additionally, callers told police that the driver was throwing objects from the van and yelling at people. Officers then found the van, driven by Storms, disabled near Clearwater Road, blocking traffic during the morning rush.
despite knowing the vehicle would stall and obstruct traffic, Storms continued to try to drive the van, allegedly yelling profanities and throwing objects — including large vehicle parts — near passing cars. Lucie warehouse this week amid facility renovation He also allegedly repeatedly walked into the bike lane and into active northbound traffic, forcing drivers to swerve and slam on their brakes.
As such, Storms was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct, obstructing a highway, culpable negligence, resisting an officer without violence, and possessing or using substance paraphernalia after a glass pipe with residue was found in his pocket during the arrest.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
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Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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