Juan Velez arrested in church vandalism spree in Manhattan
NEW YORK -- Police have made an arrest in connection with a vandalism spree targeting churches in Manhattan.
Police say the suspect threw a wrench at Timothy Cardinal Dolan's residence at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in October. It shattered the window of a panel door.
No one was hurt.
Investigators say he also caused damage at two other churches.
Police announced Wednesday that 28-year-old Juan Velez has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief and criminal mischief as a hate crime.
