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State of New York v. Michael Patterson
Date: 02-10-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Supreme Court, New York County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: New York County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with committing a total of seven arsons across the Upper East Side and Upper West Side in 2025.
“Michael Patterson allegedly committed a series of arsons on Manhattan’s public streets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These dangerous fires extensively damaged public and private property, including five vehicles, and it is fortunate that no one was injured. In Manhattan, we take extremely seriously conduct that endangers our communities – whether to people or to property.”
Upper East Side Arsons
As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record in court, PATTERSON set a total of four fires on the Upper East Side in the late-night hours of September 30, 2025, into the early morning hours of October 1, 2025.
At approximately 11:55 p.m., PATTERSON allegedly set fire to a pile of garbage that was adjacent to a parked car, near East 92nd Street and Madison Avenue, substantially damaging the car.
At approximately 11:57 p.m., PATTERSON allegedly set fire to a pile of garbage that was adjacent to two parked cars, near East 91st Street and Park Avenue. The fire completely destroyed one car and substantially damaged the other.
At approximately 12:25 a.m., on October 1, 2025, PATTERSON allegedly set fire to the trash inside of a garbage can near East 70th Street and Madison Avenue. A few minutes later, he allegedly set fire to another garbage can near East 71st Street and Madison Avenue.
Upper West Side Arsons
As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record in court, PATTERSON to set a total of three fires on the Upper West Side on October 17, 2025.
At approximately 2:55 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly set a garbage can on fire near West 79th Street and Broadway.
At approximately 3:29 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly set garbage bags on fire that were adjacent to two parked cars, near West 77th Street and Columbus Avenue. The fire spread to the vehicles, substantially damaging both cars.
At approximately 4:10 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly dumped trash from a garbage can into a tree planter and set the trash on fire.
Assistant D.A. Amanda Blott is handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Charles Whitt (Chief of Trial Bureau 60), and Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division).
D.A. Bragg thanked the FDNY, particularly Fire Marshals Jaime Shiwgobin, Olando Pitts, and Michael Fenton, and the NYPD, particularly Officer Justin Bonilla (20th Precinct).
Charged:
Arson in the Third Degree, a class C felony, five counts
Arson in the Fifth Degree, a class A misdemeanor, four counts
“Michael Patterson allegedly committed a series of arsons on Manhattan’s public streets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These dangerous fires extensively damaged public and private property, including five vehicles, and it is fortunate that no one was injured. In Manhattan, we take extremely seriously conduct that endangers our communities – whether to people or to property.”
Upper East Side Arsons
As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record in court, PATTERSON set a total of four fires on the Upper East Side in the late-night hours of September 30, 2025, into the early morning hours of October 1, 2025.
At approximately 11:55 p.m., PATTERSON allegedly set fire to a pile of garbage that was adjacent to a parked car, near East 92nd Street and Madison Avenue, substantially damaging the car.
At approximately 11:57 p.m., PATTERSON allegedly set fire to a pile of garbage that was adjacent to two parked cars, near East 91st Street and Park Avenue. The fire completely destroyed one car and substantially damaged the other.
At approximately 12:25 a.m., on October 1, 2025, PATTERSON allegedly set fire to the trash inside of a garbage can near East 70th Street and Madison Avenue. A few minutes later, he allegedly set fire to another garbage can near East 71st Street and Madison Avenue.
Upper West Side Arsons
As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record in court, PATTERSON to set a total of three fires on the Upper West Side on October 17, 2025.
At approximately 2:55 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly set a garbage can on fire near West 79th Street and Broadway.
At approximately 3:29 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly set garbage bags on fire that were adjacent to two parked cars, near West 77th Street and Columbus Avenue. The fire spread to the vehicles, substantially damaging both cars.
At approximately 4:10 a.m., PATTERSON allegedly dumped trash from a garbage can into a tree planter and set the trash on fire.
Assistant D.A. Amanda Blott is handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Charles Whitt (Chief of Trial Bureau 60), and Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division).
D.A. Bragg thanked the FDNY, particularly Fire Marshals Jaime Shiwgobin, Olando Pitts, and Michael Fenton, and the NYPD, particularly Officer Justin Bonilla (20th Precinct).
Charged:
Arson in the Third Degree, a class C felony, five counts
Arson in the Fifth Degree, a class A misdemeanor, four counts
Outcome:
Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Michael Patterson?
The outcome was: Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of New York v. Michael Patterson?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, New York County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Michael Patterson?
Plaintiff's attorney: New York County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Michael Patterson decided?
This case was decided on February 10, 2026.