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$1k reward offered in arson of Christmas displays at Lafreniere Park, JP sheriff says

Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Arson Section at 504-364-5300.

METAIRIE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that could help lead to an arrest after fires damaged Lafreniere Park's Christmas lights displays.

According to our partners at Nola.com, arson investigators at the sheriff's office started investigating the incident on Dec. 26. Officials said the fires were discovered around 4 a.m. on Pavilion Island.

Jefferson Parish fire officials said the cost of damage surpasses $100,000.

Our partners at Nola.com said, after recovering evidence from the fires, investigators determined they were set intentionally.

Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Arson Section at 504-364-5300. The public can also call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

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