Jason Courtney , age 37 and of Folsom, was arrested June 9, 2026 by investigators with the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) following an investigation into an intentionally set fire in the 79000 block of Booth Road in Folsom.
On January 10, 2026, at approximately 9:32 a.m., St. Tammany Fire Department District 5 responded to a house fire. After extinguishing the blaze, the department requested assistance from the SFM to conduct an origin and cause investigation. Following an examination of the scene and additional investigative work, SFM investigators determined the fire had been intentionally set.
Courtney has been charged with Arson with Intent to Defraud (La. RS 14:53) and Insurance Fraud (La. RS 22:1924),
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
This remains an active investigation, and no further details are being released at this time.
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds the public that anyone with information regarding fire-related crimes is encouraged to submit an anonymous tip by visiting lasfm.org and selecting the “Arson Fires” icon.
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