MONDAY AM UPDATE: William Engle is in custody.

His grandfather turned him in at the Land O' Lakes Detention Center Monday morning.

Engle was wanted on charges of aggravated battery and for trespassing and business burglary.

PREVIOUS STORY: Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a man accused of ramming his car into Action Honda in Hudson, where he worked, and fleeing on a stolen motorcycle. 

  • Suspect accused of crashing car into motorcycle shop
  • Happened after an argument with ex-girlfriend
  • Suspect fled store on stolen motorcycle

Deputies are searching for 26-year-old William Engle on charges of aggravated battery, criminal trespass and business burglary.


The suspect is accused of ramming his car into Action Honda, where he worked, and causing damage in excess of $75,000. (Photo: Pasco County Sheriff's Office)

According to the sheriff's office, at about 11 a.m. Sunday morning, Engle met with his ex-girlfriend at the 7-Eleven at County Line Road and U. S. Highway 19, for a child custody issue.

Deputies said Engle's boss, who is the owner of Action Honda, was present to ensure nothing happened. Deputies said Engle is a known drug user and can be violent.

An argument ensued and deputies said Engle attempted to cut his ex-girlfriend's tires with a knife.

Deputies said Engle's boss intervened and was cut by Engle on the hand and across the stomach. Deputies said the cuts were minor and the victim refused medical attention.

Engle left the location and went to Action Honda, 15628 U.S. 19, Hudson, where his car was parked, according to deputies.

Deputies said he got in his car and used the vehicle to ram both glass showroom doors of the business, causing damage in excess of $75,000.

Engle then fled the scene on a white Honda motorcycle, according to deputies.