Allen Parish man accused of setting wildfires
Published 11:41 am Thursday, February 1, 2024
- (Metro Creative Services)
An Allen Parish man is accused of trespassing and setting wildfires on a company’s timberland in Rapides Parish last month, according to the Agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division.
James E. Doyle of Elizabeth was arrested Friday on charges of arson and two counts of criminal trespass.
Bond was set at $15,000.
Doyle is accused of trespassing on the land and setting two separate fires covering about 10 acres in early January.
Due to the quick and efficient response from LDAF and local volunteer fire departments, the fires were contained and kept to a minimum size, officials said.
Doyle was arrested following an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
