Man faces arson charges for two Lafayette County fires

Man arrested for arson

A local man was arrested early Tuesday for allegedly purposefully setting fire to two structures. On Monday night, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced they were searching for Alexander Kent, who was believed to be suffering from a mental crisis, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office warned residents living in the Highway 30 and County Road 251 area to be on the lookout for Kent. Kent was found and taken into custody…

Lafayette Co. arson suspect captured after overnight manhunt

A Lafayette County man is now in custody following a manhunt for his connection to two separate arson incidents in the county.

Man faces arson charges for two Lafayette County fires

This story will be updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was taken into custody on Tuesday morning after being on the run for setting two fires on Monday night, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). Alexander Everett Kent, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi, is being charged with two counts of arson and one count [...]

Accused arsonist behind bars in Lafayette County - Home - WCBI TV

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One man is facing charges connected to two fires in Lafayette County. Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year-old Alexander Kent Tuesday morning after an overnight search. Kent is being charged with two counts of arson and one count of felony malicious mischief. According to Lafayette County Public Information Officer Beau Moore, around 9:00 PM Monday,  The Lafayette County Fire Department and sherif…

Lafayette County Manhunt Ends With Arson Arrest

A manhunt for a Lafayette County arson suspect ended Tuesday morning with the arrest of 27-year-old Alexander Kent of Oxford. Kent faces two counts of arson and one count of felony malicious mischief following two fires reported Monday night. Authorities said no injuries were reported. One fire occurred at his…

Lafayette County arson suspect taken into custody

LAFAYETTE COUNTY — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect in two separate arson incidents was taken into custody after authorities issued a public alert in the Highway 30 East area. The sheriff’s office initially asked residents near County Road 251 to be on the lookout for Alexander Kent, who authorities said was believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis and was a suspect in two arson cases. No injuries were reported in e…