Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Setting Fires Inside Laurinburg Walmart

34-year-old John Lewis is accused of setting several fires inside the store.

A man is being held behind bars after allegedly setting fires inside of a Scotland County store.

Monday, the Laurinburg Fire Department was called to the Walmart located along 901 Highway 401 South on reports of a structural fire.

34-year-old John Lewis is accused of setting several fires inside the store. He was later located at his home where he was arrested without incident.

Lewis was charged with burning a commercial structure while occupied.

All fires were put out and no injuries were reported. However, the Walmart did sustain damage.

The store will be closed until further notice.