Wanted Fugitive Arrested for Allegedly Pouring Gasoline on Home
Lafayette City Marshal Deputies have arrested a wanted fugitive.
Jeremy Keith Ross, of Lafayette, was wanted on four different warrants that were issued between June 2013 and May 2014.
The first warrant of attempted aggravated arson, stems from an incident where Ross allegedly poured gasoline on the back door of a home, while the victim her 1-year-old child were inside.
He was also wanted for aggravated battery after he allegedly hit a victim with a clothes iron. He also had a warrant for aggravated assault in that same incident, because investigators say Ross almost hit the child while throwing the iron. The fourth warrant was for domestic abuse battery.
The Marshal's Office says Ross has been arrested at least 34 times since 1998, and at least 9 times for drug law violations; theft; possession of stolen goods; failure to appear in court several times; burglary; firearm violation; forcible rape; simple escape at least 4 times; and traffic violations.
Ross is being held in the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center with no bond.
