Raleigh officials are asking residents to help track down a driver seen in a viral video apparently hurling big rocks at passing cars, urging anyone with information to call the Raleigh Police Department. The city posted a brief advisory on its official X account on Thursday, sharing a phone number for tips after the clip started bouncing around social media feeds. Commenters say the footage shows a driver leaning out and throwing large rocks or even boulders at other vehicles in what looks like a heated road rage meltdown.
If this happened in raleigh, please report it to the police department. 919-996-3335.
— City of Raleigh (@raleighgov) City of Raleigh
City posts hotline after clip makes the rounds
The City of Raleigh’s X account issued the public appeal shortly after the clip began circulating, asking anyone who recognizes the incident to call the listed number. Users replying to the original posts described seeing a driver tossing sizable rocks or boulders at other vehicles and tagged local agencies to make sure law enforcement saw it. The advisory remains publicly visible on X, according to the City of Raleigh.
How to report and what police are looking for
The Raleigh Police Department lists 919‑996‑3335 as its general information line and 919‑829‑1911 as a non‑emergency number, and officers say anyone facing an immediate threat should still call 911. Investigators routinely ask for dash‑cam, doorbell, or other video that can help confirm when and where something happened, and the department publishes guidance on how to submit both tips and footage. For contact details and reporting options, see the Raleigh Police Department.
Why this kind of incident hits close to home
Road rage cases in the Triangle have at times turned deadly, with some confrontations escalating to shootings and severe injuries. Officials say that sharing video early can help them identify suspects and head off more violence. A recent shooting tied to an alleged road rage dispute in south Raleigh was covered by local outlets, and federal prosecutors have pointed to other fatal incidents linked to aggressive driving, underscoring how quickly tempers behind the wheel can boil over. See reporting from ABC11 and a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina.
Legal implications
Under North Carolina law, deliberately throwing heavy objects at moving vehicles can bring serious criminal charges, including counts related to felonious assault with a deadly weapon depending on intent and any injuries. The state’s criminal code outlines a range of assault offenses that prosecutors may consider if evidence suggests an intent to cause serious harm, as detailed in Chapter 14 of the assault statutes. See the North Carolina General Assembly for the statutes.
Anyone who has footage or has seen the clip and believes the incident happened inside Raleigh is urged not to confront the person shown. Instead, officials ask residents to preserve any video and contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919‑996‑3335, or call 911 if the conduct is happening in real time. The city also encourages people to use its online reporting tools and, when appropriate, submit anonymous tips to help investigators move more quickly.
