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NYPD: Man set American flag on fire
The NYPD announced it has arrested the man they say set a American flag on fire outside of a home on Staten Island.
STATEN ISLAND - A man has been arrested after allegedly burning an American flag on Staten Island.
Security footage shows the suspect walking up to a home on Midland and Nugent Avenues early in the morning on Flag Day.
The suspect uses a lighter to set the corners of the flag on fire, before walking away as it burns.
The NYPD says it has arrested 48-year-old John Potts in connection to the crime. He is being charged with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and arson.