NYPD arrests man following vandalism on Cardinal Timothy Dolan's residence at St. Patrick's Cathedral

On Nov. 2, police stated that they identified the offender as Juan Velez. (Photo by Wesley Mc Lachlan on Unsplash)

The New York Police Department's Warrant Squad has recently arrested a man following the vandalism of Cardinal Timothy Dolan's residence.

The man was identified as Juan Velez, according to the report from the Catholic Agency.

An investigation has led to the arrest of Velez in connection with a vandalism spree that lasted for two days in October. It included an assault on the house of Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick's Cathedral, as reported.

According to the police, Velez has been charged with 15 separate instances of criminal mischief in Manhattan.

Three of those crimes were attacks on churches. As reported, one was carried out at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Attack Details at Cardinal Dolan's Residence at St. Patrick's Cathedral

A media-circulated video of the attack on St. Patrick's Cathedral shows a man approaching the historic church and throwing an object at its glass doors.

On Nov. 2, police stated that they identified the offender as Juan Velez.

In that declaration, police stated that Velez threw a wrench at the Cathedral and shattered a window at approximately noon during the October attack.

The wrench struck the apartment of New York's Archbishop Cardinal Dolan.

According to the source, his home is a component of the church. Dolan was reportedly not at home at the time, and according to authorities, no one was injured during the incident.

Police reported that Velez "committed damage" to All Saints Episcopal Church and the "Archdiocese of New York" on Oct. 29. It is unknown which archdiocese building was assaulted, as reported.

However, a report stated that Velez threw an unknown object at the Archdiocese of New York on First Ave, breaking a glass door.

Joseph Zwilling, current director of communications for the Archdiocese of New York, told on the report that they appreciate it.

"We are grateful for the hard work of the NYPD for the serious way they responded to this disturbing incident," Zwilling added.

Investigators allege that Velez tore a flag and damaged the front doors of the East 60th Street Episcopal church.

Police stated on Nov. 3 that Velez was wanted for "a pattern of criminal mischief including hatred."

In that declaration, authorities stated that Velez shattered church doors, flags, and windows.

About St. Patrick's Cathedral

Based on its website, St. Patrick's Cathedral is described as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of New York and the home of its archbishop.

As a result, this international monument is reportedly a beacon of hope for Catholics and the more than 5 million tourists of all religions who come to the church every year.

The Cathedral has reportedly been a source of hope and consolation in times of peace and prosperity as well as periods of war and tragedy.

Also, it grounds the community in such fundamental human characteristics as charity, decency, love, justice, and strength.

The core of St. Patrick's Cathedral is the faith, work, and charity of decent people who convey God's presence to the world and inspire a dialogue between the generations, as reported.