Manager of N.J. business wrestles gun away from disgruntled employee who made threats, cops say
An employee at a Sickerville auto shop was arrested Saturday after bringing a loaded gun to the store and threatening his boss, Gloucester Township Police said. Dean O. Hardwick, 34, of Gloucester Township, who works at the Mavis Discount Tire at 545 Berlin Cross Keys Road, was reprimanded Saturday morning for his performance, police said in a press release. He became irate and threatened the manager, telling him he would be coming back to the store “with something for him,” according to the release.
He returned to the shop 15 minutes later with a loaded small .380 caliber firearm, which he pulled out of a hoodie pocket before walking toward the lobby, where several customers were waiting, police said. The store manager tackled Hardwick and wrestled the gun away from him, subduing him until police from Winslow Township and then Gloucester Township arrived in response to 911 calls, according to the release.
“There were no injuries to any employees, police, or patrons thanks to the swift actions of the store manager,” Gloucester Township police said.
Hardwick is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, terroristic threats and simple assault. He was taken to the Camden County Correctional Facility.
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