A New Jersey contractor was arrested after he allegedly struck a man with a hammer and doused him with lighter fluid during an argument over money.
Police say Jason Brad, a 41-year-old contractor from Pine Hill, had completed work at Computer Techz on the 100 block of N. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood, New Jersey. When Brad went to the business to collect payment for his services Monday morning he got into an argument with a worker over the amount of money he was owed, according to investigators.
Brad then allegedly pulled out lighter fluid and sprayed it on the worker’s shoulder, screaming that he would light him on fire and kill him, according to police. As the worker tried to grab Brad, the contractor allegedly struck him in the head several times with a hammer, investigators said.
Police say the victim managed to wrestle Brad to the ground and hold him there until officers arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital, treated for his injuries and is expected to be released.
Brad was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, terroristic threats and other related offenses. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in default of $100,000 bail.
Information on Brad’s attorney was not immediately available.
