MEDWAY— Outrage is boiling over in Massachusetts after a court set a shockingly low $500 bail for a man accused of waving a handgun at a cyclist during a near-collision. Travis Ross, 31, of Avon, faces serious charges in a case that many are calling a blatant example of judicial leniency toward violent offenders.

Ross was arraigned recently in Wrentham District Court and is set to return in March. He allegedly pulled a loaded 9mm handgun on the cyclist after nearly striking him with his vehicle earlier this month near the entrance to Medway Commons. Police reports detail that the victim was menaced by Ross, who then fled the scene. This alarming encounter was corroborated by surveillance footage, license plate readers, and witnesses who photographed the incident.

The Medway Police Department worked alongside the Avon Police Department and the Metro LEC SWAT team to apprehend Ross. Upon arrest, authorities seized the firearm from his vehicle, confirming that he had a license to carry but also emphasizing that the licensing authority could revoke it at any time.

Local residents expressed their disbelief over the low bail. One user on the Medway Police Department’s Facebook post exclaimed, “ That’s extremely scary. Sounds like a dangerous individual, but a $500 bond seems way too low.”

The community is left reeling, questioning how such a dangerous individual could be granted such lenient treatment. Police Chief William H. Kingsbury stated, "This case highlights how quickly road rage incidents can escalate and underscores the importance of disengaging from confrontations whenever possible."

As public outrage continues to grow, many are calling for reform in how the court handles cases involving firearms and threats to public safety. The implications of this incident reach far beyond Ross himself, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in protecting citizens from potential harm.