By Shelby Stewart
Staff Writer
A Groveland Township man was arrested after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a Brandon Township gas station at M-15 and Glass Road.
William Edmonds was arrested a few hours after the incident.
At 2:29 a.m., Oct. 24 Brandon deputies were dispatched to the gas station following a report of a vehicle striking the building. Prior to arrival, dispatch informed that the driver had removed the plate and grabbed some papers from the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

The two witnesses had already reported the plate number prior to the driver removing it and stated that the driver was a regular customer, identified as Edmonds. Witnesses said the man had come in and bought a beer and cracked it open then got into his vehicle parked near the pumps. He said that he was outside smoking when the driver started the truck and accelerated at a high rate of speed in the parking lot, turning 180 degrees and striking the gas pump island and then driving inside the building, stopping in the middle of the building. Deputies later made contact with Edmonds at his home. He stated he wanted to speed around the gas pumps because his new tires spin easily, and he admitted to drinking beer. He said he was scared and that was why he removed his plate and fled. He stated he had no intention on running into the gas station or hurting anyone.
Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office issued a two count warrant for reckless driving and failing to report an accident He was arraigned on Oct. 25 and issued a $5,000 personal bond.