MEDIA RELEASE
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Incident: Road Rage Incident Ends with Arrest
Location: 300 block of Pioneer Parkway East
Case Number: 26-00736
Date/Time: February 2nd, 2026 @ 4:50 PM
More Information: Public Information Coordinator | spdpi@springfield-or.gov
Completed By: Sergeant James Wilson
INVOLVED SUSPECT:
Alford, Joseph 21-Year-Old Male| Springfield, OR
NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:
On the afternoon of February 2nd, 2026, the Springfield Police Department responded to investigate a road rage incident that occurred near the intersection of Pioneer Parkway East and C Street in Springfield. It was reported; two co-workers were driving to work together when they observed a vehicle in front of them traveling slower than the speed limit. As they drove up beside the other driver, they observed he was on his phone. The other driver was later identified as 21-year-old Joseph Alford.
As the victims were next to Alford’s vehicle, one of the victims decided to make a comment to Alford about being on his phone. Alford responded by pulling out a handgun and pointing it at them. The victims feared for their lives, driving away from Alford before reporting the incident to police. Through further investigation, Alford was identified as the alleged suspect. A background check revealed he was legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Later in the evening, Alford was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Springfield Detectives were contacted and requested to assist with the investigation. A search warrant was obtained to search the location for evidence of the crime. At the conclusion, two firearms were located in Alford’s possession. He was arrested for two counts of Menacing with a firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and lodged at the Lane County Jail.
Anyone involved or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at 541-726-3721.
