Virgil Thew, who was accused in a New Lisbon triple homicide, has been found. The 47-year-old is now in police custody. Thew faces three charges of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 33-year-old Elizabeth Kolba,

Virgil G. Thew is charged in the shooting deaths of a woman and two girls in New Lisbon. State and federal authorities continue to search for Thew.

Virgil Thew is charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls, ages 12 and 13.

According to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Virgil Thew, a man wanted in connection to a triple homicide, is in custody. The arrest ends an over week-long manhunt for Thew, who was wanted in connection with the deaths of an adult and two children in New Lisbon.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. deputies with St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an apparent triple homicide at 1599 Sawmill Road in Amite.

Virgil Thew, 47, is charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and domestic abuse. With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?