Local Man Arrested for Arson

Brittan Boudreaux, 41 years of age, Address: Elizabeth Dr. Morgan city, La arrested on 11/11/2025 @ 11:37 a.m. 

Charges: Simple Arson 
                      Attempted Simple Arson 
                      Theft Under $1000
                      Simple Criminal Damage to Property
                      Criminal Mischief-Tampering with Property
                      (2 Counts)
                      Criminal Trespass 
                      (3 Counts)

On November 3, 2025, the Morgan City Police Department responded to a report of fire damage to a building in the Brashear Avenue area. Upon arrival, officers discovered that someone had attempted to start fires on the exterior of two businesses in the area. Since that time, the department has received several additional complaints involving suspicious activity, including surveillance camera tampering and thefts at multiple business locations throughout Morgan City.

On November 6, 2025, officers responded to another incident involving a garbage can that had been set on fire in the Swamp Gardens area. A photo of a possible suspect was released to the public, and through further investigation, detectives identified Brittan Boudreaux as the individual responsible.

On November 11, 2025, Boudreaux was located, taken into custody, and transported to the Morgan City Police Department, where he was booked and is currently awaiting judicial proceedings.