Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Former 'Sopranos' Actor Arrested in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting
A former actor from the TV show 'The Sopranos', named Ernest Heinz, was arrested after he allegedly shot a woman during a road rage incident.
The woman was merging lanes and Heinz cut her off, leading to an argument at a red light.
Heinz reportedly yelled at her, threatened her, and then shot her in the face.
The woman was injured but survived.
Police found Heinz and arrested him after a short lockdown at Stockton University.
He faces charges including attempted homicide.
Ernest Heinz, former 'Sopranos' actor, was arrested for a road rage shooting.
The shooting occurred on W. Jimmie Leeds Road in New Jersey.
The victim, Maritza Arias-Galva, was shot in the face and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Heinz fled the scene, leading to a temporary lockdown at Stockton University.
Heinz faces charges including attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
- Who
- Ernest Wesley Heinz and Maritza Arias-Galva
- What
- Heinz allegedly shot Arias-Galva in a road rage incident.
- When
- Around 12:52 p.m. on Thursday
- Where
- W. Jimmie Leeds Road near Redwood Avenue, New Jersey.
- Why
- The shooting occurred after a traffic incident involving both vehicles.
- Suspect
- Ernest Wesley Heinz
- Charges
- Attempted homicide, aggravated assault with a firearm, and others
- Victim
- Maritza Arias-Galva
- Incident Location
- W. Jimmie Leeds Road, New Jersey
- Arrest Location
- Blue Herron Pines Development
- University Lockdown
- Stockton University