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Army Veteran Arrested for Setting Fire Outside NYC Federal Building

Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old Army veteran, was arrested for allegedly setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City on July 20, 2026. The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals, including an immigrant attending a hearing. Authorities reported that Arrabaca was armed with various weapons and had expressed intent to harm people in the vicinity.

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Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old Army veteran, was arrested for allegedly setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City on July 20, 2026. The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals, including an immigrant attending a hearing. Authorities reported that Arrabaca was armed with various weapons and had expressed intent to harm people in the vicinity.

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Army Veteran Accused of Setting Fire Outside NYC Federal Building

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Army Veteran Arrested for Setting Fire Outside NYC Federal Building