SENATOBIA, Miss. — A suspect has been arrested in Huntsville, Alabama, following a fire at the Senatobia Police Department over the weekend.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in New Orleans, the suspect was taken into custody Monday with assistance from the Huntsville Police Department and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
The fire broke out at approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday at the Senatobia Police Department. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the fire or the suspect's alleged involvement.
In a statement, the Senatobia Police Department said it would not tolerate violence or criminal activity directed against individuals, businesses or organizations in the community.
“Those who choose to commit these acts will be held accountable,” the department stated.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities release further details.