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Name:
Poole, Benjamin Joe
Date of Booking:
08/09/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault
Officer’s Narrative:
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On July 26th 2025 around 2039 hours, I Deputy McDANIEL was dispatched to Normantown Grocery in reference to an assault. Toombs central dispatch advised that all parties had left the scene. Upon my arrival, I was able to meet with the store clerk to review video surveillance footage. The store clerk stated he did not see the altercation occur, but identified the parties involved as Mr. [VICTIM #1], and Mr. BENJAMIN JOE POOLE.
Upon reviewing surveillance footage, both POOLE and [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle’s are stationary outside of Normantown Grocery. Mr. [VICTIM #1] can be seen grabbing a water hose and filling up a jug in the bed of his truck. Mr. POOLE’s vehicle is stationary at the gas pumps, and POOLE is seen at the bed of his truck. Without warning, Mr. POOLE is seen grabbing a wooden piece of lumber and advances toward Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] attempts to run past Mr. POOLE to retreat to the driver’s compartment of his vehicle, when POOLE is seen swinging the piece of lumber striking Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. POOLE strikes Mr. [VICTIM #1] a total of five times with the piece of lumber. Mr. POOLE throws the piece of lumber toward Mr. [VICTIM #1], knocking him to the ground onto his buttocks. Mr. POOLE can then be seen punching Mr. [VICTIM #1] in the face and kicking him back to the ground.
During this point in the altercation, Mr. [VICTIM #1] grabs onto Mr. POOLE’s legs and POOLE continues to grab hold of Mr. [VICTIM #1] and punches him several times in his ribcage. Mr. [VICTIM #1] then falls onto his back with Mr. POOLE straddling atop of him. Mr. POOLE returns to his feet and continues punching Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. POOLE can then be seen grabbing the piece of lumber and retreating, as Mr. [VICTIM #1] CRAWLS toward where the piece of lumber rested on the ground. Mr. [VICTIM #1] manages to get back onto his feet and simultaneously Mr. POOLE draws a handgun from his right side and brandishes it in the direction of Mr. [VICTIM #1] before quickly lowering it to his right side. Both parties then separate ways and leave the area.
I left the area and went to speak with Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Upon making contact with Mr. [VICTIM #1], I could see he had blood coming from his mouth and at the top of his head and hands. I took photographs of these injuries. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he used to be in a relationship with [REDACTED], the owner of Normantown Grocery, and that her new boyfriend is Mr. BILLY JOE POOLE. Mr. [VICTIM #1] further stated that he went to Normantown Grocery to fill up a jug of water for his residence, when he was attacked without warning by Mr. POOLE. While speaking with Mr. [VICTIM #1], he stated Mr. POOLE drew a handgun and pointed it at him and stated, “I’ll kill you.” Toombs-Montgomery EMS came to evaluate Mr. [VICTIM #1] and he advised that he refused transport to the hospital.
Warrants to follow.
[End of Narrative]