Wellington residents Brian and Lori Martin are in Palm Beach County Jail facing serious charges after a violent incident involving a tow truck driver. The Martins allegedly opened fire on the driver while he was trying to repossess their Maserati from their home in the Grand Isles community. The confrontation intensified when Brian, without a shirt and armed, reportedly forced the driver to leave with the car, leading to further conflict at the community gate as they continued to intimidate him, according to WPBF.

An arrest affidavit cited by WPTV details the tow truck operator's frightening experience, stating he saw "Brian Martin come outside with no shirt on holding a black handgun." The situation escalated as the Martins chased him, firing shots and forcing the driver to flee to the front gate. Deputies later apprehended the Martins, discovering a "black semi-automatic handgun in the passenger door."

The driver, who called 911 during the incident, reported being followed along Lake Worth Road and shot at from the passenger side of the Martins' Mercedes SUV. After their arrest, the couple allegedly admitted to deputies that they intended to recover the Maserati, with Brian stating that he used the firearm to instill fear in the driver. Brian faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a weapon, while Lori is charged with attempted second-degree murder. Both are awaiting their next court appearance in December, as reported by WPBF.

Residents like Tom Robidoux and Jay Cantor are surprised by the incident, believing that calling the authorities could have helped. Cantor said, "Just call the police and let them take care of someone's towing your car. And if they don't give you a good reason, you know, call the police and get them involved," in a statement obtained by WPTV.