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.

NEW LISBON, Wis. — Law enforcement authorities in Wisconsin have arrested and charged a man they believe killed two juveniles and an adult in late December. The New Lisbon Police Department confirmed it had arrested 47-year-old Virgil Thew after an 11-day search.

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?

The man wanted for homicide in the deaths of three people in New Lisbon is in custody, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The agency said the public is not in danger at this time. Virgil Thew faces three charges of first-degree intentional homicide.

The suspect charged in a triple homicide in New Lisbon last Monday has been apprehended by authorities. Virgil Thew, 47, has been taken into custody, according to the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, which announced his arrest on Facebook.

The Juneau County Sheriff's Office confirmed Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, was apprehended Thursday in Elroy after being on the run for more than a week.

More than 170 tips have been submitted to authorities regarding the whereabouts of the suspect in a triple homicide in New Lisbon last week, the Juneau County Sheriff's Office said