Crimestoppers With Baton Rouge Fire Department 7-29-21

Interim Chief Mike Major with the Baton Rouge Fire Department was in studio to talk about this rise in arson cases during the pandemic.  He breaks down the numerous factors why someone would commit arson and how to prevent it.
Then, he talks about the arrest of Rodney Hamilton due to an apartment fire.  He discusses a possible motive for Rodney and how it was determined that he planned the fire.  Then, Mike talks about BR Fire’s arson clearance rate and how they are able to solve a lot of them.  Hear the full interview here.