HCSO Deputies acting on a tip from citizens were able to detain wanted arson suspect, Delvin McLaurin and take him into custody this evening in Terry near the Hinds/Copiah County line. He will be transferred to @JacksonMSPolice for further questioning. pic.twitter.com/Dfb2FKDCha

— TyreeJonesSheriff (@TyreeSheriff) November 8, 2022

Arson suspect Devin McLaurin was arrested a short time ago, law enforcement officials said.

McLaurin, who is a Mississippi Valley State student, is suspected in seven arsons overnight, including two churches. He was arrested less than an hour ago in the Terry area after a several-hour manhunt.

Officials said it was a fairly uneventful arrest. He has been transported to JPD.

The locations that were burned were as follows:

• The Baseball Field at Jackson State University’s Campus
• Greater Bethlehem Temple Church- 1505 Robinson Street
• Epiphany Church- 1230 Isaiah Montgomery
• Convenience Store on Terry Road
• Central Street and Dalton
• 1101 Pascagoula Street
• Terry Road and Cherry Street

This is a developing story.