Driver charged in Clarksville road rage incident

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -

Clarksville police arrested a driver Thursday for allegedly pointing a handgun at another motorist on Ashland City Road.

William Nix, 33, of Clarksville, is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of Ashland City Road around 3:20 p.m. after a driver reported another driver, later identified as Nix, displayed a weapon and pointed it at him.

Nix was located on nearby Edmondson Ferry Road.

He was arrested after the victim positively identified him as the other motorist.

Police recovered a .22 caliber handgun from Nix's car.

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