Man accused of arson after Baton Rouge house destroyed by fire
By Raley Pellittieri
Published on April 17, 2026.
Police have arrested 41-year-old Rodney Thornton for aggravated arson and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The arson incident occurred on the morning of April 9 in Baton Rouge. Investigators found a black AR-style firearm in Thornton's home and determined that the fire was likely to endanger human life.
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