State Police arrest Albany woman following road rage incident

Press Release

On July 12, 2024, State Police arrested Asani N. Brown, 22, of Albany, NY, for Reckless Endangerment in the second degree, Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree, and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

On July 9, 2024, at about 3:41 p.m., Troopers responded to the area of I-90 (Thruway) in Albany, NY, for the reports of a road rage incident. The investigation determined Brown and the victim were engaged in a road rage incident. During the incident, Brown allegedly drove recklessly, threw items at the victim's vehicle, and stopped in front of the vehicle in the lane of travel. Upon stopping in front of the victim's vehicle, Brown reportedly exited her vehicle, approached the victim's driver-side window, and struck it until it broke. Brown returned to her vehicle and fled before law enforcement's arrival but was later identified.

Brown surrendered herself to SP Latham, where she was arrested and processed. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Albany City Court on August 1, 2024, and released.