BATAVIA, NY — Troopers out of SP Buffalo and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Jason S. Wendt, 47, of Calcium, on April 6, 2026.
Wendt was charged with criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree, menacing 2nd degree and assault 3rd degree.
At 7:43 a.m. on April 6, 2026, troopers out of SP Buffalo-Troop T responded to an incident on the I-90 westbound in the town of Batavia.
Investigation determined that a road rage incident had occurred where a 2022 Ford operated by Wendt stopped suddenly in traffic, subsequently causing a Peterbilt tractor to rear end the Ford.
Both vehicles pulled onto the shoulder of the I-90.
The 33-year-old operator of the Peterbilt left his vehicle and approached the Ford and Wendt abruptly opened his driver door almost pushing the 33-year-old into the lane of traffic.
Both males began fighting in the roadway.
During this physical altercation, Wendt pulled out a pocketknife and threatened the victim.
Wendt was arrested and processed at SP Batavia, then transported to Genesee County Jail for CAPP arraignment.
