An Ohio man is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fire to flags at homes in Cincinnati. Videos reportedly show him expressing satisfaction with his actions, including a moment where he reportedly said, “I hope it burns your f— house down,” according to authorities.

Thomas Niehaus, 52, has been charged with seven counts of aggravated arson and three counts of arson, as announced by Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich. In addition to these charges, Niehaus now faces a federal indictment related to his alleged activities.

The incidents took place on July 30, when Niehaus allegedly targeted residences displaying Pride flags and other similar decorations, according to Prosecutor Pillich.

The suspect is accused of wandering through the neighborhoods of Clifton and Northside in Cincinnati, deliberately setting fire to items, including a yard sign with an image of a Ukrainian flag.

Prosecutor Pillich expressed her deep concern and anger over the situation, stating, “These were not acts of random vandalism. They were targeted, hateful attempts to intimidate and silence members of our community.”

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and seen in their own neighborhoods,” she added. “We will not tolerate hate in any form, and we stand firmly with our LGBTQIA+ neighbors, so they know they are supported, valued, and protected.”

In October, Niehaus was federally indicted.

The faces one count of malicious use of fire, according to local Fox affiliate WXIX. Home security videos allegedly captured the defendant setting the fires, yelling, and in some cases laughing, saying homophobic slurs and “I hope it burns your f— house down,” as well as, “you’re dead…kill them all.”

Niehaus allegedly used a tiki torch and tiki torch fuel to burn the flags while drunk and was “full of rage,” wanting to “send them a message by burning the flags,” according to court records. He is also said to have written a statement “admitting to setting the fires, claiming that after hearing from his ‘friend’ he felt he ‘absolutely had to do something.’

Authorities stressed how the smaller fires could have caused house fires, due to the proximity of the flags to the homes and the possibility of wind playing a role. Several of the victims were also elderly.

In August, when he was arraigned on multiple state charges, Niehaus had to be escorted from the courtroom after shouting, “Fighting for the children!” WXIX reported. He remains detained in the Butler County Jail on a federal hold.