(La Porte, IN) - A man sought by the La Porte Police Department was arrested in short order after the public was turned to for help in locating the suspect.

 

Darrin Charlson was arrested today around 12 p.m.

 

"In just under two hours after posting our "Wanted Wednesday," Charlson was taken into custody by the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team, La Porte County Community Corrections, and La Porte Police Department's day shift," police said on a social media post.

 

Charlson was wanted on allegations he violated probation.

 

He was on probation after serving a five year prison sentence on an arson conviction.

 

According to court records, Charlson set fire to a vehicle in an alley behind the 400 block of Lincolnway in an act of revenge connected to a fight.