Suspect Lionel Virgile Charged With Attempted Arson For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail At NYPD Vehicle
Lionel Virgile is facing a federal charge of attempted arson after his arrest for allegedly throwing bleach and a Molotov cocktail at police.
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Lionel Virgile is facing a federal charge of attempted arson after his arrest for allegedly throwing bleach and a Molotov cocktail at police.
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The first suspect allegedly placed a necklace around the victim's neck, as the second removed her necklace, worth $1,500.
CBS2 has obtained exclusive video of his arrest. Reporter Kiran Dhillon spoke with the man's family, who says he is mentally ill.
The incident started early Saturday morning when police pulled over a 44-year-old man for running a red light in the area of Claredon Road and East 45th Street.
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