State police arrested a Harwinton man after an alleged road rage incident.

The driver involved told police 64-year-old Kenneth Mack, of Harwinton, pointed a shotgun at them.

The incident happened near Route 4 and Birge Park Road on Thursday.

Officials say the person who complained followed up with the suspect's registration plate and a description.

Police say Mack agreed to speak with investigators about the allegations and denied carrying a gun in his truck but acknowledged that he did own firearms, including a shotgun.

Mack said the incident involved the exchange of hand gestures and words only, according to the police report.

He's charged with breach of peace and threatening.