Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, 21, stands trial for federal arson charges for allegedly setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn. He surrendered to police with his mother and lawyer after being pursued by the Regional Fugitive Task Force. Prosecutors claim he spent over half an hour in the lot using fire starters to ignite the vehicles. This act was purportedly aimed at crippling the NYPD's response to a protest. McCray has a history of vandalism at Columbia University, where he previously posed as a student.
Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, 21, allegedly set fire to 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn to hinder their response during a protest. Known for previous acts of vandalism, he was later arrested.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the actions as cowardly and criminal, emphasizing that the defendant's attempt to send a message resulted in a swift response from law enforcement.
Court documents indicate that McCray spent over half an hour in the lot, using fire starters to incite the blaze that led to an extensive investigation and his eventual capture.
The arson attack was in response to a weekend protest, with prosecutors highlighting McCray's previous involvement in protests and vandalism incidents at Columbia University.
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