Louisiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting House on Fire with Wife, Dog Inside
- Gregory Verret, 69, was taken into custody Tuesday for deliberately setting his residence ablaze in Houma while his wife and dog were inside.
- Investigators identified Verret as the suspect after determining the fire was deliberately set following reports received on June 22 and subsequent investigation.
- The fire occurred early morning and involved heavy smoke from the back of the home, with firefighters arriving around 5:16 a.m. and other crews assisting with water supply lines.
- Before firefighters arrived, Verret’s wife and the family dog managed to escape the house unharmed. Verret has been formally charged with aggravated arson and animal cruelty.
- The arrest and charges highlight the criminal investigation of an intentionally set residential fire, emphasizing legal accountability for endangering occupants and animals.
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