Crime

Juan Velez arrested in church vandalism spree in Manhattan

By CBS New York Team

/ CBS New York

Suspect arrested in Saint Patrick's vandalism

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.

READ MORE: NYPD: Man accused of vandalizing Cardinal Dolan's midtown residence wanted in incidents at 2 other churches

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.

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