FDNY Arrests Man Behind Series Of Arsons In Brooklyn

NEW YORK CITY — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with three arson incidents at a Brooklyn apartment complex, officials announced on Friday.

Unique Cherry has been charged with multiple counts of arson, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment, police said.

The 29-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after being named a suspect in a Jan. 26 fire at 1430 Bergen St.

Fire Marshals concluded there had 12 separate and distinct fires in the apartment. They also discovered Cherry was a person of interest in multiple other fire incidents.

After an interrogation by police, Cherry confessed to starting the Bergen Street fire and two others — at 1191 Park Pl. on Dec 15 and 162 Troy Ave. on Jan. 20.

"Arson is a serious crime. It is extremely reckless and shows a complete disregard for the lives and safety of others. I commend our Fire Marshals' work in apprehending this dangerous individual," FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said his office will seek to hold the defendant accountable.

"I commend the FDNY Fire Marshals for their thorough investigation that allowed my office to bring criminal charges," he said.

An investigation remains ongoing.