It took nearly five months and thousands of hours to catch those accused of setting more than 70 arsons on the Eastern Shore.

WAVY.com has learned State Police spent more than $300,000 in the search for the Eastern Shore arsonists, arrested earlier last month.

One of the two suspects in the Eastern Shore arsons won't be going anywhere any time soon.

Charles Smith III admitted to setting 52 of the 77 fires on the Eastern Shore and was denied bond in court Wednesday.

Boots, laptops and a gas can were seized from the Parksley home of the couple officials say set dozens of fires in Accomack County.

State Police held a news conference Tuesday, April 2 announcing the arrest of a Parksley couple in connection with a string of arsons on the Eastern Shore.

State Police say a Parksley couple is believed responsible for setting a "majority" of the more than 70 arsons on the Eastern Shore since November.

State Police announced Tuesday a Parksley  couple is responsible for setting a "majority" of the more than 70 arsons on the Eastern Shore since November.

A citizen group is selling t-shirts to raise money for Eastern Shore fire departments dealing with a long string of arsons.

The Virginia State Police ruled a fire on Drummondtown and Daugherty roads in Accomack County Sunday night as arson.

The Virginia State Police have ruled a fire on Drummondtown and Daugherty roads in Accomack County Sunday night as arson.

Folks in Accomack County got together Saturday afternoon to say thanks to local firefighters, who have battled more than 70 arsons.
 

Fire departments on the Eastern Shore are putting out a plea for volunteer firefighters, and local teens are answering the call.

Fire departments on the Eastern Shore are putting out a plea for volunteer firefighters, and local teens are answering the call.

Accomack County officials have opened a bank account for donations to help volunteers during the hunt for a serial arsonist.