Houma man accused of setting house on fire with wife, dog inside

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A man was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, after he allegedly set fire to a house in Houma two days prior on June 22.

According to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal the fire was reported at a home in the 100 block of Prince Collins Street. Inside the home was a woman, identified as the suspect’s wife, and the family dog. Both reportedly escaped the fire safely.

State Fire Marshal officials said an investigation determined that the fire was intentionally set, and 69-year-old Gregory Verrett was identified as the alleged culprit behind the incident. He was arrested and faces one count of aggravated arson and one count of simple cruelty to animals.

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