Illinois man faces theft, assault charges (IL)

[TowNews]

An Illinois man was arrested after authorities say he was serviced by a tow truck driver earlier this month and fled the scene and ran over the driver's foot. 

 

Bryant M. Williams, 39, faces fourth-degree theft and assault charges in connection to the incident. 

 

On the night of Jan. 11, Williams was stuck on Herbert Hoover Highway Northeast and Wapsi Avenue and called a tow truck service, according to a complaint. 

 

After the tow truck driver moved his car, the report says Williams walked up to the driver, who told him the bill was $472.76 for the tow. 

 

Williams allegedly went back to his car and then left. According to the complaint, the truck driver said that when Williams drove away, his car hit his leg and ran over his foot. 

 

Authorities say Williams admitted to driving that night and said he told the driver the next day he would pay him $100 a week or when he got paid. 

 

He was booked into the Johnson County Jail on Wednesday night, according to jail records. 

 

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