BAXLEY, Ga. (WTOC) - Stewart Nencioni, a 43-year-old from Baxley, was arrested Oct. 24 after he shot at a state game warden, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

The GBI said they charged Nencioni with aggravated assault against a public officer and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources game warden was following up on a report of illegal hunting in a rural area of Appling County at about 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 when Nencioni shot at him, investigators said.

Nencioni ran away after the shooting, and was detained nearby by Appling County Sheriff’s Office deputies, officials said. Neither the game warden nor Nencioni were injured.

Nencioni was booked into the Appling County Jail. Police said this is an active investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI through the information listed below.

GBI regional investigative office in Douglas: 912-389-4103

Anonymous tips: 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online

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