Angry driver gets a year in prison

Reno Municipal Court Judge Ken Howard handed down the sentence Friday to Jon Jensen, 29, who was convicted of disturbing the peace.

Prosecutors said the sentence sends a message to other motorists about the consequences of road rage.

On May 2, Jensen followed one motorist home, dragged her out of her car and punched her in the face, breaking her glasses.

On April 9, he got out of his car and pounded on another vehicle, and later nearly rammed another car with two children inside.

"One thing we can be thankful for is no one was hurt any more than they were," Howard said.

Jensen lawyer Dennis Cameron maintained his client was out of control because he mixed an anti-depressant drug with alcohol.

"I really am sorry for all you folks," Jensen said. "I want to start a new life."

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