Reward Fund for the Arrest of Abita Arsonist(s)

On April 7th, Good Friday, in the Town of Abita Springs, someone trespassed onto private property and burned a sign reading "Ban Hate Not Books." The sign supported our public libraries. Like the cross burnings of the past, this act seems to have been intended to create fear. What it has done is rallied our friends, family and the entire community to find whoever is responsible for this crime.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal Investigator is laser-focused on this crime and has an excellent conviction rate. However, he advises a healthy reward will encourage those with information to come forward more quickly.

Thank you to everyone who has offered their kind words of support. Your donation will fund the reward for information leading to a conviction.

The property owner has said in several interviews, "If a minor is responsible for this crime, please come forward with your parents. We are willing to work together with the authorities to stop this behavior without ruining a young person's life. All of our kids deserve to feel safe in our Town."

The GoFundMe Fine Print:

For Whom We Are Raising Money

The funds raised here will be donated to the person(s) whose information leads to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire described above.

How We Will Use the Funds

We will transfer the funds to the appropriate parties based on advice from local and/or Federal law enforcement and/or prosecutors.

How We Are Related to the Beneficiary

The beneficiary will be the member of our community whose information leads to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for the arson described above.