BUSTED: Station Cleaner Attacker APPREHENDED!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026—The suspect wanted in connection with the brutal attack on a TWU Local 100 Station Cleaner at Times Square has been apprehended.

We thank law enforcement and the media outlets that helped keep attention on this case and get the suspect’s image out to the public.

“The apprehension of the individual responsible for this brutal attack is an important step toward justice for our member, who was seriously injured just for doing his job, said TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello. 

"We are grateful to law enforcement for their work in bringing this individual into custody, but let’s be clear, an arrest does not erase what happened to our member, and it does not change the fact that transit workers continue to face violence on the job far too often," added Chiarello. 

Stations Vice President Robert Kelley said the vicious assault would have a long-term effect on the Cleaner who was targeted.

“Our member will carry the physical and emotional impact of this attack long after today’s arrest. This apprehension is welcome news, but it is only one step. Our Cleaners, Station Agents, and all frontline members deserve real protection, real support, and real consequences for those who attack them,” said Kelley.

This is an important step forward, but the fight continues. Our members come to work to move New York. They deserve to go home safely.

Public attention matters, and we thank the media outlets that helped keep this case in the spotlight:

WPIX

NBC

Fox