Police: Man arrested after he sideswipes vehicle, points gun at other driver

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno police arrested Tony Casarez after a driver said Casarez sideswiped his vehicle near Shaw and Cornelia Avenues, and then pointed a gun at him while they tried to exchange information.

Officers located Casarez and his pickup at a nearby home with help from Air1 and the Northwest District Safety Team.

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Police said they found a loaded .380-caliber handgun on the driver’s seat, then recovered seven more firearms, ammunition, and gun parts while serving a search warrant.

Casarez was arrested on charges including brandishing a weapon, criminal threats, hit-and-run property damage, and several firearm-related offenses.