State Fire Marshal: Lafayette man accused of arson, attempted murder

Lafayette man arrested after he allegedly set fire to occupied camper in Church Point

State Fire Marshal deputies arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied camper trailer in Church Point last week.

State Fire Marshal: Lafayette man accused of arson, attempted murder

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied Church Point camper.Jacob Buckles, 45, was arrested on charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson.Shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, the Mire Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1600 block of Wikoff Drive in Church Point. The campers occupants were able to escape unharmed, according to a spokesperson …

Lafayette Man Charged in Church Point Arson

A Lafayette man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to an occupied camper in Church Point. No injuries were reported, but he faces attempted murder and arson charges. Continue reading…