Deputy engages in a road rage incident while off-duty

On Saturday, March 9, 2002, Deputy Powell, while off-duty and driving his personal vehicle, allegedly became engaged in a "road rage" incident while driving in Washington Township. Deputy Powell allegedly confronted the driver of another vehicle, Mr. Nick Kuntz, who allegedly cut him off, and engaged in a verbal dispute in which Deputy Powell allegedly identified himself as being employed with the Montgomery County Sheriffs, used profanity, and identified himself as a sergeant.

Sergeant Egleston investigated this complaint by interviewing Mr. Kuntz, Mr. Kuntz' wife, Thasha Kuntz, and Deputy Powell Sergeant Egleston found the complaint to have merit.