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Ponchatoula Man Arrested, Accused of Arson
PONCHATOULA, JUN 20 – Joshua John Lucas faces arson and protective order violation charges after intentionally setting fire to a mobile home with three occupants who escaped unharmed, deputies said.
- On March 5, 2025, a fire broke out at a mobile home located on East Hoffman Road in Ponchatoula, but the three occupants managed to evacuate without injury.
- State Fire Marshal deputies investigated and determined the fire was intentionally set, leading to the identification of Joshua John Lucas as a suspect.
- Lucas, a 42-year-old Ponchatoula man, was arrested this week on outstanding warrants for aggravated arson and violation of a protective order.
- The SFM described the fire as "intentionally set" and credited local agencies for their assistance in closing the case.
- Lucas’s arrest highlights ongoing efforts to address arson cases, and the SFM encourages the public to report fire-related information anonymously via hotline or online tip form.
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Ponchatoula man accused of setting fire to mobile home with people inside
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — A Ponchatoula man accused of setting fire to a mobile home with three people inside has been arrested. According to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, crews responded to a report of a fire at a mobile home in the 15000 block of East Hoffman Road on March 5. Arrest made in New Orleans East fatal stabbing investigation Three people inside th…
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