Louisiana Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Fire to Ex-Girfriend’s House with Her and Five Children Inside
Published March 28, 2023
Louisiana Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Fire to Ex-Girfriend’s House with Her and Five Children Inside
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - A Louisiana man has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's house with her and five children inside.
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office (LASFM) revealed on March 27, 2023, that they had arrested a Keithville, Louisiana man for allegedly setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's house while she and five children were inside.
On Friday, March 24, Michael Sherrick, 44, of Keithville, Louisiana, was booked into the Caddo Parish Jail on one count of Aggravated Arson and six charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder.
Caddo Parish Fire District #4 responded to a report of a house fire in the 14000 block of Johns Gin Road near Keithville, Louisiana on Wednesday, March 22. Firefighters discovered a mother and five children were inside the home at the time of the incident, but all were able to escape safely.
LASFM deputies determined that the fire started in the attic and was purposefully ignited after assessing the area and taking witness accounts.
During the inquiry, deputies discovered that the homeowner and her ex-boyfriend, Sherrick, had an altercation soon before the fire. The homeowner also claimed to have witnessed Sherrick emerge from the attic and flee the house at the time she noticed smoke in the house. A warrant for Sherrick's arrest was then obtained.
When Sherrick was found back at the scene, he attempted to flee arresting officers but was later apprehended.
The LASFM expressed gratitude to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, the United States Marshals Task Force, and Louisiana Probation and Parole for their assistance with this investigation.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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