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Detroit man charged in arson of 7 Mile gas station

Man arrested after setting Detroit gas station on fire
Man arrested after setting Detroit gas station on fire 01:41

(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. 

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