Georgia woman charged with weapons possession after aggression-driving incident in Livingston County

By Blake Haas

LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Georgia woman is on trial for pointing a gun at another motorist on I-55 in Livingston County last Friday.

Livingston County prosecutors allege that 34-year-old Bennett Quaysio of Statham, Georgia, pointed a gun at another driver from the driver’s side of her semi-trailer.

According to a police report, the incident, which was triggered by road rage, occurred around 6:30 p.m.

Livingston County Sheriff’s officers stopped Quaysio near mile marker 204.

When authorities searched the semi-trailer, they reportedly found a handgun in the center console.

Quaysio is charged with aggravated assault (a third-class felony) and unlawful use of a weapon (a fourth-class felony).

Livingston County Judge Bauknect released Quaysio on pretrial release conditions.

Quaysio is due to appear in court again on July 11.

Blake Haas can be reached at (email protected).