Three people have been arrested in connection with an arson in St. Bernard Parish.
Larry Crawford, 55; Elbert Brown, 57; and Isaac Marshall, 66, from St. Bernard and New Orleans.
Louisiana State Fire Marshals say that on May 29, the St. Bernard Fire Department requested that they conduct an origin and cause investigation into a residential structure fire that happened on May 28 at 713 Perrin Drive in Arabi.
Following an examination of the scene and investigative efforts, SFM investigators determined the fire had been intentionally set.
As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed on June 11, 2026, at locations in Kenner, New Orleans, and St. Bernard Parish.
Crawford, Brown, and Marshall were all charged with criminal conspiracy, arson with intent to defraud, and insurance fraud.
This remains an ongoing investigation. No other information has been provided at this time.
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds the public that anyone with information regarding fire-related crimes is encouraged to submit an anonymous tip by visiting lasfm.org and selecting the “Arson Fires” icon.
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