Police identify suspect they are looking for in torching of NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn

Police say the suspect they are looking for in the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn last week is no stranger to law enforcement.

The search continues for Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, who has been arrested several times before at protests in the city.

Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD has linked the June 12 attack in Bushwick to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests taking place nationwide.

When asked what evidence the police have of that, Adams replied, “There’s a clear indication that someone had firsthand knowledge of this and taking credit for it, and that’s going to be part of our investigation.”

Police said they’re also investigating whether an NYPD transit van set on fire outside Kellogg’s Diner in Williamsburg on Wednesday morning is also connected to the suspect.

Read more: CBS News