02-05-2025
Baton Rouge man charged with aggravated arson after setting fire to family's home
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to his family's home following a dispute.
On Feb. 13, the Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators responded to a residential fire on Cable Street. Authorities found that the fire was intentionally set in several parts of the house.
Jermar Lee Crawford, 23, is accused of starting the fire following an argument with his mother. The fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damages. BRFD said Crawford is the homeowner's son.
Since the fire occurred near an occupied neighboring structure, BRFD said Crawford faces a charge of aggravated arson. He was booked Friday into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
No injuries were reported in the incident. The case remains under investigation by the Baton Rouge Fire Department.
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