Arsonist Targeted Historic Brooklyn Church | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 2m

A historic Brooklyn church, the South Bushwick Reformed Church, was destroyed by arson in a devastating three-alarm fire. A 24-year-old man, John Jones, has been arrested and allegedly confessed to setting the blaze — and even attempted to burn down another church. Prosecutors found a disturbing notebook detailing violent plans against targets, including phrases like “kill them” and “rape him.” The attack, which gutted the century-old landmark and its spire, has left the community reeling — this wasn’t just property damage, it was an assault on faith and neighborhood identity. Surveillance…