Rexburg man charged with arson, battery of healthcare worker after Airport Road house fire
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By Seth Ratliff
Published on April 17, 2026.
Sebastian Louw, a 19-year-old man from Rexburg, has been charged with felony arson and battery against a healthcare worker after setting fire to his home and locking himself inside. The fire reportedly started when Louw told his healthcare worker that "bad s*** was coming," and he piled a notebook, blanket, DVD player, Tupperware, and two fire alarms onto a gas kitchen stove. When the healthcare worker attempted to turn off the stove, Louw allegedly shoved her and threw a large glass bowl at her. He was rescued by police through a bedroom window. If convicted on both counts, Louws could face up to 28 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
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