A high-profile road rage incident involving a government minister’s chauffeur and a local entrepreneur has escalated into a major controversy, prompting an internal police investigation. The altercation, which occurred on December 8, 2025, has produced starkly contrasting accounts from the involved parties.
Young businessman Zach Reich alleges that Harrison Blades, the official driver for Minister Henry Charles Usher, brandished a firearm during a confrontation at a grocery store following a vehicular pursuit. Reich claims the incident began with aggressive driving maneuvers that nearly forced his vehicle off the road.
Contradicting this narrative, Minister Usher presents a completely different version of events. The Fort George Area Representative asserts that Reich was actually the aggressor who pursued their vehicle after attempting to run them off the roadway.
The situation took a more concerning turn when Reich attempted to file an official police report regarding the alleged firearm incident. According to Reich, an officer discouraged him from proceeding with the report, citing safety concerns—a claim that has prompted internal scrutiny.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, has confirmed that the Professional Standards Branch has been activated to oversee the investigation. “Statements are being recorded from other persons who were on the scene,” Smith stated, emphasizing that “wherever this investigation takes us, that is where we will go.”
The police department has specifically addressed the allegation that Reich was discouraged from filing a report. Smith emphasized that “it can never be that a person goes to a police station for assistance and is left feeling more concerned about their safety,” promising appropriate action would be taken.
Authorities have encouraged citizens who experience similar reluctance when attempting to file reports to contact the Professional Standards Branch directly or reach out to the Office of the Police Commissioner via phone or email at any time.