CADDO PARISH, La. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Investigators with the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested a man in connection with a fire at a Caddo Parish church.
Authorities identified the suspect as Billy Van St. Andre, 38, of Doyline.
According to investigators, firefighters with Caddo Parish Fire District No. 8 responded at approximately 7:41 a.m. on Oct. 18 to a fire at Arkadelphia Baptist Church on Hosston-Rodessa Road.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire had been intentionally set and obtained an arrest warrant charging St. Andre with:
- Simple Arson of a Religious Building
- Theft
- Obstruction of Justice
- Criminal Trespass
The investigation remains ongoing.
