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21-year-old man accused of setting NYPD vehicles on fire appears in court 

The vehicles caught fire inside a private NYPD parking lot and caused at least $80,000 of property damage.

Morgan Scott

Jul 21, 2025, 8:15 PM

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The courtroom was packed for the appearance of Jahki McCray, who was arrested last month for allegedly setting fire to 11 police cars.

The vehicles caught fire inside a private NYPD parking lot and caused at least $80,000 of property damage.

News 12's Morgan Scott shows you how the court proceedings went in Brooklyn on Monday.


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