Columbus man charged with two counts of arson

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCB) – A Columbus man was accused of setting a house and car on fire.

Tamarcus Thomas, 39, was charged with two counts of arson.

Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton said the two fires occurred at two separate locations, which are not being disclosed.

Shelton believed there is a connection between Thomas and the owner of the car.

Investigators told WCBI there has been a recent string of suspicious small fires in the city.

Other charges are possible against Thomas.

His bond was set at $20,000 Tuesday.