Police seeking arson suspect

The Carthage Police Department is searching for an arson suspect who is accused of setting a local business on fire Tuesday.

Authorities are searching for David Walter Brady.

The fire broke out at the Coastal AgroBusiness on the corner of McNeill Street and Legion Hut Road shortly after 7 a.m.

“It was found after the fire was put out to be a Breaking and Entering and Arson, said Carthage Police Captain Heath McKenzie.

Brady has warrants out against him for arson, breaking and entering, felony larceny, and four counts of breaking into a vehicle.

The suspect’s family said he is homeless.

Officials are asking if anyone has information on Brady’s location to please call the police department at 910-947-2231.