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Carencro Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Man Arrested in Carencro with Explosive Devices
Suspect sought on warrants for shooting and explosives charges was located in a camper trailer.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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A 40-year-old Florida man named Orlando Burleigh was arrested in Carencro, Louisiana after a joint operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Burleigh was wanted on active warrants from Florida related to discharging a firearm into a building and manufacturing and possessing explosive devices. When authorities located Burleigh in a camper trailer, they discovered materials consistent with the construction of explosive devices, which were then rendered safe by the Louisiana State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.
Why it matters
The arrest of Burleigh, who had a history of weapons and explosives charges, highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend dangerous individuals and remove explosive devices from communities. This operation likely prevented a potentially serious incident from occurring.
The details
Burleigh was initially wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the Florida charges. On March 3, he was located and arrested by federal investigators in the 300 block of Hibou Rd. in unincorporated Carencro, where he had been residing in a camper trailer. When deputies searched the trailer, they discovered materials consistent with the construction of explosive devices, prompting the Louisiana State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit to respond and render the materials safe.
- On September 21, Burleigh was charged in Florida with shooting into an unoccupied dwelling and discharging a firearm in public or on residential property.
- On March 3, 2026, Burleigh was located and arrested by federal investigators in Carencro, Louisiana.
The players
Orlando Burleigh
A 40-year-old Florida man who was wanted on active warrants from Florida related to discharging a firearm into a building and manufacturing and possessing explosive devices.
United States Marshals Service
A federal law enforcement agency that was involved in the investigation and apprehension of Burleigh.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
A federal law enforcement agency that was involved in the investigation and apprehension of Burleigh.
Louisiana State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit
A specialized unit that responded to the scene and rendered the explosive materials found in Burleigh's camper trailer safe.
What’s next
Burleigh will face charges in both Florida and Louisiana related to the weapons and explosives found in his possession.
The takeaway
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend individuals with a history of weapons and explosives charges, and to remove dangerous materials from communities before they can be used to cause harm.
