Baton Rouge men arrested in connection to AM Grocery arson in Jeanerette

Baton Rouge men arrested in connection to AM Grocery arson in Jeanerette

JEANERTTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two Baton Rouge men have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the AM Grocery store in Jeanerette. Police arrested Christopher Wyatt, 39, and Joe Veal, 24, of Baton Rouge for aggravated arson. According to authorities on May 30, the Jeanerette Police Department was contacted regarding suspicious activity around 1723 Church Street. While reviewing the live camera feed, officials observed someone setting fire to a bu…

2 Baton Rouge men face arson charges for fire at Jeanerette neighborhood grocery store

JEANERETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Two men were arrested on arson charges after a fire was intentionally set at a Jeanerette neighborhood grocery store. Police Chief Terrance Moore said Christopher Wyatt, 39, of Baton Rouge, is charged with aggravated arson,…

2 from Baton Rouge arrested in arson of Jeanerette grocery store

JEANERETTE - Two men from Baton Rouge were arrested in Jeanerette for allegedly setting a grocery store on fire. The Jeanerette Police Department said 39-year-old Christopher Wyatt and 24-year-old Joe Veal were taken into custody after their vehicle was spike-stripped by law enforcement. Officers said they started pursuing the vehicle after a person was seen setting the AM Grocery along Church Street on fire. Wyatt was booked for aggravated arso…