Chattanooga Police Charge Man With Aggravated Assault
A Chatsworth man is in jail after allegedly pointing a pistol at a driver during a road rage incident.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Police arrested 31-year-old Richard Daco Brown following a road rage incident on Amnicola Highway. Brown faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly shoving a driver and threatening him with a loaded handgun.
Why it matters
The arrest follows a volatile confrontation that endangered public safety on a major city thoroughfare. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the traffic dispute.
Richard Daco Brown is currently held at the Hamilton County Jail following his arrest. His preliminary hearing is set for October 21, 2026.
The players
Richard Daco Brown
The 31-year-old suspect from Chatsworth, Georgia, who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Joshua Clinton
The driver involved in the vehicle contact incident and the target of the alleged assault.
The details
Brown allegedly followed Joshua Clinton after an initial vehicle contact near North Hawthorne Road and Amnicola Highway. After exiting his vehicle, Brown reportedly shoved Clinton and brandished a pistol, despite later claiming to police that the weapon was empty.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The altercation between Brown and Clinton occurred.
October 21, 2026: A preliminary hearing for Brown is scheduled.
Legal Context
The charging of the suspect follows the enforcement patterns established by the Tennessee aggravated assault statute regarding the brandishing of deadly weapons. This incident mirrors broader regional efforts to prosecute aggressive traffic-related violence under felony codes.
Residents should remain aware of potential hazards when encountering aggressive driving on high-traffic corridors like Amnicola Highway. Local authorities continue to prioritize interventions in volatile traffic disputes to ensure neighborhood safety.
The takeaway
Road rage incidents can escalate rapidly into criminal situations involving lethal weapons. Drivers are encouraged to disengage from confrontational vehicles and contact law enforcement if they feel threatened.
What happens next
A preliminary hearing for Richard Daco Brown is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional public safety efforts, visit the Chattanooga Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTVCFOX.
