LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) arrested a motorist after he pointed a gun at another driver while on Interstate 75 Thursday morning.
According to FHP, on June 29, 2023, at approximately 8:14 am, Troopers responded to a report of a motorist brandishing a firearm at mile marker 123.
Troopers responded and made a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Van, at Daniels Parkway and Danport Boulevard.
FHP Troopers identified the driver as Benedict Robert Skunicki Jr.
Troopers additionally discovered a loaded firearm with no identifiable make, model, or serial number, and loaded magazines, along with marijuana and a glass pipe.
Skunicki was arrested for the following:
- Weapon Offense – Possess altered Firearm.
- Weapon Offense – Improper Exhibit Firearm
- Possession of Weapon by Convicted Felon 4.
- Marijuana Possession
