A Baxley man was arrested after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said he shot at a game warden investigating an illegal-hunting report in rural Appling County. The warden was not injured.
Investigators said the encounter happened at about 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Stewart Nencioni, 43, was arrested Oct. 24, the GBI said. Authorities reported that Nencioni ran from the scene before Appling County Sheriff’s Office deputies detained him nearby. Nencioni also was not injured.
The GBI said Nencioni was charged with aggravated assault against a public officer and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was booked into Appling County Jail. Police said the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information can call the GBI regional investigative office in Douglas at 912-389-4103. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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