Eastpointe man arraigned in alleged road rage incident

WARREN — Mark Nichter, a 52-year-old Eastpointe resident, was arraigned in the 37th District Court in Warren April 17 in connection with a road rage incident.

On April 15, Nichter allegedly was driving more than 100 mph in a Dodge Ram, chasing two people on a motorcycle southbound on Van Dyke Avenue near 14 Mile Road in Warren, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The truck reportedly collided with the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to become stuck to the truck.  Both vehicles stopped and there were no injuries, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a press release.

Nichter was charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison; two counts of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, a 10-year felony; and operating a motor vehicle while impaired third offense, a felony punishable by up to five years.

Lucido praised the Warren Police Department for its quick action.

“Thank you to the Warren Police Department for their swift investigation. This incident could have been much worse,” said Lucido.

Nichter’s bond was set at $400,000 cash or surety only and he was ordered to refrain from alcohol by Judge Michael Chupa. If released on bond, Nichter would be required to wear a tether that monitors alcohol consumption through perspiration on the skin.

A probable cause conference was scheduled for 8:45 a.m. April 25, and a preliminary exam was scheduled for 8:45 a.m. May 2.