The incident happened at Computer Techz, a business located on the Black Horse Pike.
GLOUCESTER TWP. -- One man was taken to the hospital and another to jail on Monday after a dispute over computer repair services.
The incident happened at Computer Techz, a business located on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township. Police responded to a call of an assault in progress shortly after 10 a.m.
According to authorities, investigators found Lloyd Napier covered in lighter fluid and bleeding from the head as he held 41-year-old Jason Brad, of Pine Hill, to the ground.
Police say Brad, an independent contractor who had done repair work at Computer Techz, came into the store to collect his paycheck. The men began arguing over how much money the business owed Brad, at which point Brad sprayed Napier with lighter fluid, yelling that he would "light it on fire and kill him."
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Napier tried to stop Brad from spraying him, according to investigators, but the suspect hit him in the head with a hammer several times in the struggle. Eventually, Napier wrestled Brad to the floor, holding him there until police arrived.
Napier was taken to a hospital, where was treated and expected to be released the same day. Brad was held at the Camden County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Brad is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, terroristic threats and causing or risking widespread injury or damage.
Andy Polhamus may be reached at apolhamus@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @ajpolhamus. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
