Texas Man Arrested for Machete Attack During Traffic Dispute

Michael Martin Ochwat, 66, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking another man with a machete-type knife during a traffic quarrel in New Braunfels, Texas. The victim was seriously injured but has since been released from the hospital.

Michael Martin Ochwat, a 66-year-old Texas man, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking another man with a machete-type knife during a traffic dispute.

The incident occurred on Monday around noon near the intersection of North Market Avenue and East San Antonio Street in New Braunfels, Texas. According to the New Braunfels Police Department, the victim, a 55-year-old male, suffered a slash wound to his upper body and was transported to a hospital in serious but stable condition. He has since been released.

Texas Man Arrested for Machete Attack During Traffic Dispute

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and Ochwat, who was driving another vehicle, were involved in a dispute while they were inside their cars. Both drivers exited their vehicles, and Ochwat allegedly confronted the victim with the machete-type knife.

Witnesses called 911, and when police arrived, Ochwat had fled the scene. An arrest warrant was issued for him, and he was taken into custody without incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Texas Man Arrested for Machete Attack During Traffic Dispute

Ochwat was booked into the Comal County Jail and later released on a $50,000 bond.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.

Texas Man Arrested for Machete Attack During Traffic Dispute

This incident highlights the dangers of road rage and the importance of remaining calm and avoiding physical confrontations when involved in traffic disputes.