Self-proclaimed Sinaloa Cartel drug trafficker Joel Cespedes, 35, is in custody after shooting at a woman in her car along I-65 near Exit 365 at the Alabama/Tennessee state line, according to a release from the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the interstate.

The victim reported that Cespedes was following her, the release says.

According to the victim, Cespedes had called her, demanding to speak with her and threatening to kill her if she did not stop her vehicle.

When she refused, he allegedly produced a firearm and began shooting at her while driving on the interstate, it continues.

“The victim managed to record the harrowing encounter and, while calling 911, exited the interstate to find a safe location,” the release reads.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper Calder was in the area and “swiftly conducted a traffic stop on Cespedes,” it says.

Sgt. Cary Moore, Deputy Bradley Fontenot, and Investigator Martin Evans responded to the scene, where probable cause was established to arrest Cespedes on charges of attempted murder and domestic violence 2nd degree – stalking, according to the release.

During the arrest, authorities say they discovered Cespedes in possession of a firearm, multiple fraudulent identification cards, passports, and numerous credit cards belonging to other individuals.

Cespedes has received additional charges of trafficking in stolen identities, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl).

Cespedes is being held in the Limestone County Jail on a $2,005,000 cash bond.

“I commend Trooper Calder, Sgt. Moore, Deputy Fontenot, and Investigator Evans for their quick response to this heinous crime,” said Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin.

“Most importantly, we are grateful that the victim is safe.”

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has additional information has been urged to contact Investigator Martin Evans at (256) 232-0111.