Man wanted for questioning in arson cases found

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By Sarah Eisenmenger - email

CLARKSVILLE, IN (WAVE) – Police said they have found a person of interest in a series of arsons.

Investigators wanted to talk to 34-year-old Phillip Wells. Late last month Wells was spotted near the scene of several fires at separate locations near Blackiston Mill Road and Clifton Drive.

No one was hurt in the fires. Police told WAVE 3 they found Wells, interviewed him and that the case is still under investigation.

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