Former Soldier Sets Fireworks and Blaze in NYC | Miami News

A former Army specialist turned arsonist unleashed chaos in Lower Manhattan, setting off fireworks and igniting a blaze outside a federal building while brandishing a pellet gun—people walked right by as rockets exploded around them. Now jailed without bail, 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca confessed to months of planning, including buying fireworks out of state and carrying weapons like axes and knives. He was arrested holding an anti-ICE sign and making anti-government remarks. Three suffered minor injuries, including a court attendee. A judge noted his obvious mental instability, and his lawyer is pushing for a psychiatric evaluation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ed4dd625df69c66