Violent — New York City, NY — reported 2026-07-21

SUMMARY

A Brooklyn man was charged with federal arson for allegedly setting a school bus on fire in Times Square.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-21
  • Suspect: male, age 30
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Jonathan Strahs, 30, was caught on surveillance video entering and exiting the bus before it went up in flames.
  • The bus stopped on West 42nd Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, where fans were flooding the streets in celebration of the Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs and first NBA title since 1973.
  • The fire fully engulfed the bus and spread to another vehicle before the FDNY responded and put it out.
  • Strahs was arrested early Monday morning at his home following investigations by the FDNY, NYPD and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,