Boy, 14, arrested for smashing nearly 100 windows on dozens of subway trains

Train car after train car had its windows smashed.
Train car after train car had its windows smashed. Photo credit Marc A. Hermann / MTA

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly destroying 97 windows on dozens of subway trains last month, police said Monday.

The teen, who hasn't been named because of his age, was arrested last Wednesday in Brooklyn, according to police.

The incident happened on Sept. 12, during a roughly 29-hour period, when the teen broke windows on 45 W trains, leading to significant damages.

Smashed subway windows on Sept. 14, 2023.
Smashed subway windows on Sept. 12, 2023. Photo credit Marc A. Hermann / MTA

The affected trains had to be taken out of service which resulted in service disruptions on several subway lines, including the B, D, N, F, and Q lines.

NYC Transit President Richard Davey had described the vandalism as "outrageous."

Dozens of trains have been repaired following the vandalism on Sept. 14, 2023.
Dozens of trains have been repaired following the vandalism on Sept. 12, 2023. Photo credit Marc A. Hermann / MTA

The MTA estimated the damage cost to be around $500,000.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA