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A St. Francois County man is wanted by authorities after authorities said he fled from arrest and commanding his dogs to “kill” the deputy who was attempting to capture him.

Justin Bennett, 30, of Lake Timberline, has been charged with felony resisting arrest. His bond is set at $10,000.

According to a probable cause statement from St. Francois County Deputy Mike Ryan, on July 2 the deputy saw Bennett outside his Lake Timberline residence. The report states that Deputy Ryan was on duty and in full uniform.

Ryan said that he was familiar with Bennett and knew that he had an active probation and parole warrant. After making contact, Bennett began cursing the deputy. Bennett was then advised by Ryan to stop as he was under arrest on an active warrant.

Bennett turned to the deputy and said “[explicative] you!” As Bennett walked toward the front door of his home, three pit bulls emerged. Bennett commanded the dogs to “kill.”

According to the report, the dogs did not attack but did come within a few feet of the deputy. The deputy retreated to the street and Bennett entered the house. Bennett then ran out of the back door, jumped a chain link fence, and entered a wooded area.