Tupelo Police, in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service Task Force, have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in East Tupelo on July 29.
35-year-old Stephen LaVaar of McComb, of Eupora, was taken into custody on August 5.
Authorities have confirmed the arrest and stated that more information will be released as it becomes available.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided by the Tupelo Police Department.