A tense encounter on the streets turned nearly deadly when a Moreno Valley man allegedly took road rage to a new level, menacing a motorist and a child with an AR-15-type rifle. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that at approximately 11:40 a.m. Monday, deputies came upon a reported road-rage incident — during which a firearm was brandished at the victims, prompting an immediate investigation.

The incident, which occurred near the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station, was quickly addressed as deputies, flagged down by the distraught victims, sprang into action, scouring the area for clues. Utilizing local surveillance feeds, the deputies were able to identify the suspect’s vehicle, leading them to the 13000 block of Scotty Lane where they arrested 35-year-old Christopher Griffin, as per the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

In a search that followed Griffin's arrest, authorities discovered a cache of weapons that included a loaded AK-type rifle, a .22 caliber revolver, and a variety of ammunition back at his residence; Griffin is now facing multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, and firearms violations, he was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center and detectives are delving further into the case.

Riverside officials remain tight-lipped as the investigation continues, but they urge anyone with insights into the harrowing event to reach out to Deputy Fidel Reyes of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station or contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch.

The Sheriff's office is calling on community members to come forward with any additional information they may have regarding this disturbing episode, highlighting the importance of public cooperation in ensuring safety and justice on the streets of Moreno Valley. This story is still unfolding and updates will be provided as more facts become available.