Fire Marshals make arrest for series of arson fires in Manhattan

Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced today that Fire Marshals have arrested Patrick Glynn, 49, for an arson and vandalism spree on 2 June 2021 that damaged numerous commercial and residential properties in Manhattan.

‘Arson is extremely reckless and shows a complete disregard for the lives and safety of others,’ said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. ‘The quick apprehension of the suspect exemplifies the dedication of our Fire Marshals and their mission of bringing to justice anyone who commits the act of arson in our city.’

Numerous fires were set across Manhattan from approximately 4:00am till 6:30am Five of these nine incidents resulted in fire extending to residential and commercial structures. Each of these incidents were quickly brought under control by the responding firefighters.

• 232 East 12 Street, MN – Destruction of a parked motorcycle
• 201 East 12 Street, MN – Set fire to garbage which spread to building causing extensive damage
• 125 3rd Avenue, MN – Set fire to dumpster
• 115 4th Avenue, MN – Set fire next to outdoor dining area causing major damage
• 64 West 17 Street, MN – Set fire under scaffolding that extended to the building and caused damage
• 1 East 15 Street, MN – Set fire to building causing damage
• 152 7th Avenue, MN – Set fire next to outdoor dining structure
• 125 3rd Avenue, MN – Set fire in a garbage can
• Stuyvesant Park, MN – Setting four separate fires throughout the park causing damage to Parks Department property

Glynn is charged with two counts of arson in the second degree; one count of criminal mischief in the fourth degree; and seven counts of arson in the fifth degree.

The case will be prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.