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MOULTRIE, Ga. — A Colquitt County man accused of striking his stepfather with a golf club in 2016 is being sought by police for a Friday attack in which a golf club was also used.
Dennis Singleton was assaulted Friday afternoon at his residence in the 700 block of Sam Sells Road, Doerun, where Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at about 5:20 p.m.
“Singleton confronted a male subject about a possible theft,” sheriff’s Sgt. Ronald Jordan said.
Jordan identified the suspect as 28-year-old Joseph Tyler Bengston of Hartsfield.
“He confronted Bengston about stealing stuff from him and Bengston attacked him with a golf club,” Jordan said.
Bengston was indicted in a Sept. 2, 2016, attack of Clay Taylor, according to Colquitt County Superior Court records. Taylor, Bengston’s stepfather, suffered brain injuries from the attack, the indictment said, and Bengston is charged with aggravated battery.
His next court date in that case is set for Aug. 13.
In the Friday incident Singleton reported that the property stolen from him includes a JBL bluetooth portable speaker, Blackweb Blox bluetooth speaker, Craftsman 52-piece tool set with case, a plastic flashlight, a metal flashlight and a Buckshot knife. The total value of the property is $375.
Singleton was treated at Colquitt Regional Medical Center and released, Jordan said. He was struck in the arms and abdomen during the attack.
“He also struck his dog,” Jordan said of the assailant.
The dog did not appear to be seriously injured, he said.
As of Monday afternoon police had not taken Bengston into custody.
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