Two Grambling residents were arrested Thursday after they were allegedly created a disturbance including setting a fire.
Grambling City Police responded to a Richmond Drive residence Thursday evening to investigate a possible arson. The victim told police his ex-girlfriend, Tanaja A. Harris, 31, came to his home wanting her phone back. The victim said Harris was accompanied by L. C. Lewis, Jr., 65.
The victim told Harris and Lewis that did he did not have the phone and they needed to leave. Harris allegedly reached into the rear of the car and retrieved a gasoline can.
The victim said Harris threw gasoline at him and his vehicle. He said Harris struck a match, igniting herself as well as his front yard. Lewis then allegedly tried to fight the victim who said he feared for his life. The victim said he kicked the gas can away which resulted in burning the side of Harris’s vehicle. Harris and Lewis then left the scene.
At about 6 p.m. Thursday, GPD officers went to a Adams Avenue residence to locate Harris and Lewis. Lewis said Harris had left but in a search of the home, police found her hiding under a bed in the master bedroom.
Lewis told police the gas can that was used was his. The arresting officer’s report indicated Harris had been previously charged with aggravated arson in 2013.
Lewis was charged with disturbing the peace, obstruction of justice, and accessory after the fact to simple arson. Harris was booked for simple arson, disturbing the peace, and an outstanding GPD warrant for simple criminal damage to property over $1,500.
Harris’s bail was set at $65,000 and Lewis’s at $55,000.
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