Authorities say a Miramar man turned two routine repossessions into armed showdowns, one ending with a bullet in a tow truck. Torey Eugene Williams, 46, was taken into custody this week after court records say he confronted two repossession crews last October, pointed a gun at drivers and fired a round that struck a truck. The incidents, five days apart, led to a not‑in‑custody probable‑cause filing this spring and a renewed arrest earlier this month.
Two confrontations five days apart
Davie police say the first run‑in unfolded on Oct. 10 at a shopping center at 6946 Stirling Road, where a tow driver and a spotter moved in to repossess Williams’ Lexus GS. According to an arrest warrant, Williams walked toward the crew with his finger on the trigger and told them, “Put my car down,” before climbing into the Lexus and driving away.
Five days later, officers in Miramar say a tow driver returned to the 2700 block of Riviera Drive, this time with backup. During that encounter, a shot hit the tow truck as Williams confronted the crew, according to Local10.
Investigators say Williams told police he stepped outside armed and ordered a driver to “put my muthaf—ing car down,” then claimed he slipped and the firearm fell from his hand, causing it to discharge. Detectives reviewed surveillance video that they say shows him exiting the home and turning toward the tow truck when the gun fired, details that were included in the probable‑cause paperwork…