Protester Who Doused Police Van In Gasoline Could Face Federal Charges – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — After a protest at a Bronx police station turned violent, the NYPD says a protester may face federal expenses.

The group gathered exterior the forty sixth Precinct on Friday to protest a current police-involved taking pictures.

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Investigators stated the group pushed barricades into officers and threw eggs at a marked police van.

An unidentified protester allegedly doused the occupied van in gasoline.

(2/2)…throw eggs at a marked police van. A person with the group then proceeded to douse the van—which was occupied—with gasoline. The investigation to establish the person pouring the gasoline is underway & he may face state and/or federal expenses for his actions.

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Police stated they’re nonetheless attempting to establish that protester, who may face state and federal expenses.

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Editor’s notice: They story was first revealed Sept. 5.