Garner man accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle pleads guilty

GARNER — A Garner man accused of firing a handgun at a moving vehicle last year has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

The Garner Police Department says on the afternoon of January 14th, an officer was on patrol and observed a male subject firing one round from a handgun in the direction of a moving pickup truck that was occupied by three people. The round struck the side of the truck, but there were no injuries. 39-year-old Michael Marciniak was arrested on one count of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony punishable by up to ten years in prison.

As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, Marciniak has now pleaded guilty to going armed with intent, a Class D felony. According to the plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a suspended five year prison sentence and five years probation when Marciniak is sentenced on March 4th.