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Police: Baton-wielding man arrested in violent Uniondale road rage incident

Detectives say the incident began at the intersection of Green Grove Avenue and Front Street on Friday afternoon.

News 12 Staff

Apr 5, 2025, 6:09 AM

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A Uniondale man accused of attacking a driver and damaging his vehicle on Friday afternoon is facing multiple charges, according to police.

Detectives say the road rage incident began at the intersection of Green Grove Avenue and Front Street.

They say Matthew Otto used a wooden baton to smash the 69-year-old man’s car windows and then hit him in the arm.

Otto was apprehended by police and both men were treated at local hospitals.

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