A 30-year-old Shirley man, Alfredo Ushpa Ortiz, was arrested Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025, following a road rage incident in Baldwin that escalated into violence.
According to police, around 5:55 p.m. near Sunrise Highway and Milburn Avenue, Ortiz became involved in a verbal dispute with an 18-year-old driver. The confrontation allegedly turned physical when Ortiz rammed his vehicle into the rear of the victim’s sedan, then pounded on the car before fleeing the scene.
Officers later located Ortiz and arrested him without incident. He was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal mischief.
During processing, police discovered Ortiz had an active ICE Warrant of Removal. After being released on an appearance ticket for the local charges, he was transferred to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.