Two arrested for arson in June vehicle fire
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Two people turned themselves in to authorities on Monday in connection to an incident in June where three vehicles were damaged by fire.
According to the Lafayette Fire Department, firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at Eagle Run Apartments on S. College Drive on June 19 just before 1 a.m. On arrival, firefighters found one vehicle fully engulfed in the parking lot and flames were spreading to two nearby vehicles. After the fire was extinguished, three vehicles sustained fire damage.
Lafayette Fire investigators determined the vehicle fire was intentionally set. After a criminal investigation, two individuals were identified as possible suspects. Arrest warrants were obtained for Judd Guilbeau, 43 and Mariah Janik, 35. Both suspects were charged with one count of simple arson and two counts of criminal damage to property.
The suspects turned themselves at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center Monday night.
The investigation into the vehicle fires continues. Anyone with information related to this incident, is encouraged to Lafayette Fire Department Investigations Division or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS (8477).