A 44-year-old Lexington man is facing a felonious assault charge after what authorities describe as a chaotic confrontation with bail bond agents at a Roseville gas station that ended with one agent pinned between vehicles and the suspect shot in the arm. Aaron Hildreth was arraigned Monday and is due back in court for a probable cause conference on July 1. Prosecutors say he received a $250,000 cash/surety bond and must wear a GPS tether if released.
How Authorities Say It Unfolded
Roseville police say the June 18 encounter broke out at a Marathon station on 12 Mile Road near I-94, when bail bond agents moved in on a man they believed had skipped bail. According to WXYZ, the man scrambled into a vehicle and hit an agent's car, pinning the agent between the vehicles and an open car door while trying to get away. The station reports another agent smashed the driver's side window and, during a struggle, fired a single shot that hit the man in the arm. Officers later handcuffed the suspect and he was taken to a hospital.
Charges, Bond And Prosecutor's Statement
Macomb County prosecutors say Hildreth has been charged with felonious assault in connection with the gas station clash. He was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond and must wear a GPS tether if released, according to CBS Detroit. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said, "the defendant chose violence over compliance with the law," and court records show Hildreth is scheduled to return to court July 1 for a probable cause conference.
Neighbors, Licensing And What Comes Next
Neighbors told reporters they were stunned to hear gunfire at such a busy corner, with schools and shopping nearby, WXYZ reported. The outlet also noted the bail agents involved are licensed by the state and hold Michigan concealed pistol licenses, and that Roseville detectives plan to consult with the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office as they review the case. For now, Hildreth remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, and his next hearing will decide whether the felonious assault charge is sent up to circuit court.
