44-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested For Allegedly Setting Fire to a Home Endangering a Nearby Home with Three Inside
Madison Parish, Louisiana – A 44-year-old man from Louisiana has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a home, which put a nearby home containing three people in danger.
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (LASFM) said on May 15, 2023, that it had arrested a Tallulah, Louisiana man for allegedly setting fire to one house, endangering a nearby home with a family of three inside.
Michael Robinson, 44, of Tallulah, Louisiana, was arrested on three counts of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and one count each of Aggravated Arson, Simple Arson, and Criminal Trespass on Sunday, May 7.
Tallulah Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire in the 400 block of Oughbourne St. in the early morning hours of May 7. The property was vacant, but the flames endangered a residence in the 200 block of E. Oughbourne St., about 25 feet away from the burning house. A mother and her two children were inside when the fire started, but they were able to escape safely.
Deputies found the fire started in the living room and was intentionally ignited after assessing the area and taking witness testimony.
Robinson, who was staying in the house without the owner’s consent, was identified as a suspect in the case after additional investigation.
On the 7th, Robinson was apprehended with the assistance of the Tallulah Police Department.
This probe is still ongoing, according to LASFM. Authorities are asking that anyone with information about these incidents or others in Louisiana, you can submit it anonymously by using the LASFM online tip form at lasfm.org or calling their arson hotline at 1-844-954-1221.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
About Madison Parish: Madison Parish is located in the northeastern part of the state of Louisiana. It is situated in the delta lowlands along the Mississippi River and covers a total area of 651 square miles. The parish borders Mississippi to the east and is adjacent to the parishes of Richland and West Carroll to the west. The largest city and parish seat is Tallulah, Louisiana which is located in the south Madison Parish. The population of the parish was 10,017 as of the 2020 Census. Madison Parish is named after former U.S. President James Madison and has a diverse cultural and historical heritage, encompassing various tribes and groups that have inhabited the area for thousands of years.