Watertown man charged with speeding down Bradley Street, menacing
According to the Watertown Police Department, Daniel Gilbert was allegedly recklessly operating his vehicle. Authorities allege that Bradley was operating his vehicle on Bradley Street at speeds allegedly over 70 miles per hour.
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Police officials also state the Bradley allegedly tried to force a car with two occupants off the road.
It was also alleged that Gilbert also parked in front of the victim's car, exited his vehicle and pointed a black, imitation KBG pistol at the victims.
Police records indicate that Gilbert has a previous second-degree assault conviction from 2011 in Lewis County Court. This meant that Gilbert was in unlawful possession of the pistol.
Authorities also stated that Gilbert allegedly was in possession of a white crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Here are the following charges that Gilbert is facing:
Two counts of second-degree menacing
Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
Two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment
Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
Reckless driving
Driving without a license
He was arrested and transported to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building, where Gilbert was processed and held prior to arraignement.
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