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ESCANABA -- A 21-year-old Stephenson man was arrested Monday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run in a Walmart parking lot and setting a camper on fire.
At approximately 7:07 p.m. Sunday, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Iron Mountain Post assisted the Iron Mountain Police Department (IMPD) with attempting to locate a suspect after he allegedly intentionally struck another individual with his vehicle in the Walmart parking lot in Iron Mountain.
The individual that was struck was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where they received treatment and were subsequently released with non-life-threatening injuries.
Initial attempts to locate the suspect after this incident were unsuccessful, according to a news release.
Then, at approximately 1:57 a.m. Monday, troopers from the MSP Iron Mountain Post were dispatched to an alleged arson of a camper at a residence on County Road 577 in Menominee County.
The preliminary investigation indicates both incidents were related and are believed to have been committed by the same suspect.
At approximately 9:50 a.m. Monday, troopers and deputies from the Menominee County Sheriff's Office were able to safely take the suspect into custody.
The suspect -- whose name is not being released pending arraignment -- is lodged in the Dickinson County Jail.
The MSP Iron Mountain Post was assisted by IMPD, MSP Gladstone Post, MSP Emergency Support Team, MSP Canine Unit, Menominee County Sheriff's Office, City of Menominee Police Department, Dickinson County Central Dispatch, Menominee County Central Dispatch, schools throughout Menominee County and the community members who helped provide information.
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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.