Former Army Private Indicted on Arson Charge for Attack on Federal Building
Andrew Arrabaca, a former Army private, has been indicted on an arson charge related to an attack on a federal building in New York City.
Houston, TX, August 4, 2026 —
Andrew Arrabaca, identified as a former Army private, has been indicted on a charge of arson. The indictment stems from an alleged attack on a federal building located in New York City.
Details regarding the specific date of the attack, the extent of the damage to the federal building, and the circumstances leading to the indictment were not immediately available. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is prosecuting the case, though no further information about the prosecution’s timeline or evidence has been released.
The charge of arson related to a federal building carries significant penalties under federal law. Information regarding Arrabaca’s legal representation or his plea to the charges has not been made public.
Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings develop.
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