The State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a man for setting fire to a shed that was part of his deceased mother’s former property.

According to the LOSFM, 64-year-old Lonnie Soileau of Eunice was booked into the St. Landry Parish JaiL on one count each of simple arson and criminal trespass.

It happened Sunday, January 27, when the Eunice Fire Department responded to a shed fire located in the 500 block of Ida Street.

Authorities say the home had recently been sold following the owner’s death.

Through witness statements, it was learned Soileau had been squatting in the home, but had been evicted following the sale of the property.

Despite the eviction, witnesses reported seeing Soileau on the property in the days leading up to the fire.

With the assistance of Eunice City Marshal’s Office, Soileau was located in Ville Platte and taken into custody.

In an interview with investigators, Soileau admitted to starting a fire in the shed.

He was then placed under arrest.