Detroit man charged in arson of 7 Mile gas station
(CBS DETROIT) - A 27-year-old Detroit man has been charged in the arson of a Sunoco gas station on 7 Mile earlier this week.
Julian Waddell Miller was charged with assault with intent to murder, first-degree arson, placing explosive near property causing physical injury, placing explosive near property causing property damage, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, arson – preparation to burn real property resulting in injury, arson – preparation to burn property – $20,000 or more, malicious destruction of a building – $20,000 or more, and felonious assault.
The incident happened on Tuesday, June 20, at the Sunoco gas station in the 19300 block of West 7 Mile Road.
Miller allegedly entered the gas station, poured gasoline on the floor, and lit it on fire, injuring a 27-year-old clerk from Dearborn. Police say the clerk was taken to a local hospital and was treated for first-degree burns.
He was arrested later Tuesday.
Miller was arraigned on Friday, June 23. He was given a $100,000 cash/surety bond and was ordered to wear a GPS tether.
A bond redetermination hearing is set for June 26, and the probable cause conference is scheduled for June 30.
Officials say his preliminary examination is scheduled for July 7.