John Jones
Coverage of John Jones in the Nexus archive.
- Brooklyn man accused of torching historic South Bushwick Reformed Church: feds
A Brooklyn man was arrested on federal arson charges for allegedly burning down the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church in Bushwick on June 19. The incident devastated the local community.
- Suspect arrested and charged with arson for Brooklyn church fire
John Jones, a 24-year-old man, was arrested and charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to the South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn, a 1853 Greek Revival structure. Surveillance footage and evidence linked him to the June 19 fire, which destroyed the church's steeple and sanctuary, and to prior incidents of property damage.
- Firebug who torched 173-year-old NYC church busted when cop spots him shoplifting donuts: sources
John Jones, 24, is suspected of arson for torching a landmarked 173-year-old Brooklyn church and was arrested after an off-duty cop spotted him shoplifting a turkey sandwich and donuts from a CVS store. The incident occurred at a Broadway location around 1:39 a.m.