HUTCHINSON – Law enforcement officials are investigating a series of arson fires in Reno County.

The Reno County Sheriffs Department reported they arrested a suspect on Thursday morning after he allegedly set three fires to CRP land near Pleasant Valley and Centennial Roads.

James Farra, 37, Partridge, is also being held on suspicion of setting seven similar fires April 4th.

Officials say it is not known at this time if  he is connected to the CRP arson fires that were set along a 20-mile swath through southern Reno County in March and April.

Farra is being held on a bond of $50,000.