NC Truck Driver Arrested for Shooting Vehicle with BB Gun on I-40

A 52-year-old truck driver faces serious charges after an incident on Interstate 40 in Haywood County, North Carolina on March 10th. Billy Franklin Swaim allegedly shot out the back windshield of a passenger vehicle with a BB gun that resembled a black Glock. Key Details State Highway Patrol located Swaim at a weigh station in the county and detained him until deputies arrived. Officers seized the replica BB gun used in the incident. Swaim was transported to Haywood County Detention Center and held under a $5,000 secured bond. Why It Matters Swaim was charged with two misdemeanors: going armed to the terror of the people and injury to personal property. These charges underscore law enforcement's serious response to aggressive behavior on highways that endanger other motorists. The quick coordination between state troopers and county deputies highlighted the importance of swift action in road rage incidents. The case serves as a reminder to drivers about the legal and safety consequences of aggressive behavior behind the wheel, regardless of the weapon used.