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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
FDNY arrest man Brooklyn man for a series of arson fires
The Brief The New York City Fire Department has arrested a man in connection with three arson fires. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced all fires had occurred in NYCHA housing in Brooklyn. Cherry was arrested on May 6, 2025. BROOKLYN - New York City Fire Marshals have arrested 25-year-old Brooklyn man Unique Cherry in connection with three separate arson fires. What we know New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker said Cherry announced all the fires had occurred in NYCHA housing in Brooklyn. "I commend our Fire Marshals' work in apprehending this dangerous individual," Tucker said. Timeline FDNY responded to a fire at 1430 Bergen Street in Brooklyn on Jan. 26, 2025. Fire Marshals began their investigation by conducting a physical examination of 12 separate fires in the apartment. The Marshals identified Cherry as a suspect, then discovered he was a person of interest in multiple other fire incidents. Cherry was arrested on May 6, 2025. An interrogation of the suspect led to Cherry giving a detailed confession to the two other fire incidents: one fire set on Dec. 15, 2024 at 1191 Park Place and one fire set on Jan. 1, 2025 at 162 Troy Ave. The case will be prosecuted by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. Cherry is charged with three counts of arson in the second degree, three counts of criminal mischief in the third degree, three counts of reckless endangerment in the second degree and three counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said, "I commend the FDNY Fire Marshals for their thorough investigation that allowed my office to bring criminal charges. We will now seek to hold this defendant accountable and continue to work with all law enforcement partners to keep Brooklyn residents safe." The Source This article includes reporting from a statement issued by the FDNY.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of starting multiple fires in NYCHA developments: FDNY
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with a string of arson fires in NYCHA developments, the FDNY announced Thursday. Unique Cherry was charged with arson and criminal mischief, among other charges. More Local News Cherry was identified as a suspect in a fire at 1430 Bergen Street in Brooklyn in January, officials say. He was eventually arrested on May 6. During interrogation, Cherry confessed to the fire at Bergen Street, in addition to two other fire incidents, officials say. The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office will prosecute the case. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
