OUACHITA PARISH (June 27, 2025) – State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies arrested a Ruston man on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for setting fire to an occupied home. Jason Perdue, 40, has been charged with one count each of Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Arson.
Shortly after 6 p.m., Wednesday, 911 operators received a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in the 100 block of Parks Road in Sterlington. Shortly afterward, 911 operators received another call, this time reporting a fire at the same address. Perdue’s fiancé was inside the home, but got out safely.
Following a request for SFM deputies to investigate the fire, it was determined the fire was intentionally set. Through the investigation, Perdue was identified as the suspect.
The SFM would like to thank the Spencer Fire Department and for their extensive efforts to assist with closing this case.
Any information about this case, or any fire-related crime, can be shared with the SFM by calling our Arson Hotline at 1-844-954-1221 or by submitting an online tip form on lasfm.org. All information can be shared anonymously.