Man threatens to light himself on fire, is arrested

A man faces charges tonight after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and another woman and held both against their will.

It happened along Cedar Hill Drive near Richmond.

Police say when they arrived, the suspect, 30 year old Brandon Crowder, told them he had poured diesel fueld on himself and would set himself on fire.

They say they eventually took him into custody.

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