ACWORTH, Ga. - A man is accused of impersonating a federal agent, threatening and attempting to kill a hotel guest in metro Atlanta.

Cobb County court records show that James Ticer was arrested in mid-October for allegedly going to a hotel room at a Quality Inn on Cowan Road in Acworth, armed with a shotgun and banging on the door, ordering the man inside to leave his room, saying he was an FBI agent.


Ticer allegedly went to the room of one man, banging the gun on the door, then aiming the 12-gauge shotgun at the victim's head through the door and threatening to  blow your [expletive] head off  while demanding to be let inside.

Court records say the incident was caught on surveillance footage at the Quality Inn.


The victim left his room, which is when security footage shows Ticer aim the shotgun at him and threatening to kill him.

Ticer is also accused of shooting a hole through the door of the victim's hotel room, causing about $1,600 in damage, breaking the electronic lock, during the incident.

It was not immediately clear what Ticer's connection to the victim was, or how he was targeted.

Court records show Ticer faces charges for:

Aggravated assault with intent to murder, felony

Criminal damage to property, 2nd degree, felony

Reckless conduct, misdemeanor

Impersonating an officer, felony

Ticer was denied bond, according to jail records.


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