Crime

Embezzlement and fraud arrest

A Gulfport woman is in custody in Biloxi for embezzlement and fraud charges. Over the weekend, Biloxi police arrested 32-year-old Stephanie Bridges. Bridges had outstanding warrants for embezzling a vehicle valued over $10,000 and fraudulently using a credit card at…

Man charged with possession of child porn

A Louisiana man who was hiding out in a Biloxi hotel room is in custody for possession of child pornography. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, the apartment of 39-year-old Brian Angell was searched and one of his electronic devices contained…

Biloxi police investigating stabbing

According to Lt. Christopher De Back, one person of interest is in custody after a stabbing on Pass Road across the street from the Neighborhood Walmart around 6:15 this afternoon. Lt. De Back says there is one victim. We have…

Credit card fraud suspect wanted in Gulfport

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in the crime of credit card fraud. On July 22nd, the unknown suspect used the victim’s credit card at the Highway 49 Walmart to make purchases…

Arrested on false pretense

Thirty-seven year-old Charles Jerrell Brown of Gulfport has been arrested on the charge of false pretense. Investigators have determined Brown met an alleged victim to purchase some jewelry. He reportedly gave the victim over $1,000 in counterfeit bills in exchange…

Illegal tattoo operation in George County

The George County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested Brian Lee Tempel, 35, and Taylor Marie Kirkland, 23, for tattooing without a license and for violating state of Mississippi Health Department rules and regulations. The Sheriff’s Office had received multiple complaints…

Man wanted for armed robbery

Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to identify the individual or call in a tip regarding the crime. Investigators say this man walked into the Dollar General on Highway 53 around 10 last night with a gun in…

Alabama murder suspect in court

The charges against an Alabama daycare worker have been upgraded in the death of five-year-old Kamden Johnson. The boy was found in some bushes Monday. The daycare employee, Valerie Patterson, is now charged with manslaughter. Moments after her bond hearing…

Three wanted for stealing mini bikes in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department would like help identifying three suspects who allegedly stole two mini bikes from Walmart. One suspect was described as a thin white female with red hair. The other two are described as black males. Police say…

Daycare worker under arrest in Mobile, Alabama

A daycare worker is in custody charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy in Mobile, Alabama. Forty-six year-old Valarie Patterson, of Mobile, was arrested on a charge of corpse abuse. Tuesday’s arrest was related to the finding…

Wanted by Waveland police

The Waveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying this man. He is being sought in reference to several thefts from Walmart. If you have any information regarding this case or the identity of the person pictured please…

Shooting Suspect At Large: Live Report

One Suspect John Heflin is behind bars and the other suspect Briceston Fairley still at large in response to last week shooting. The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston…

Arrest made in damaging of Hard Rock guitar

A Mobile man is arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at the display guitar at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Twenty-eight year-old Jacob Daniel Anderson of Mobile, Alabama was spotted by casino security throwing rocks at the guitar in front…

One suspect arrested in Goldin Sportsplex shooting

On August 20, 2017, at approx. 11:20 P.M., Gautier PD arrested John Michael Heflin in their jurisdiction after a foot pursuit. After booking and other procedures, Heflin was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility to be held in…

Woman pleads guilty to first degree murder

A woman pleaded guilty to first degree murder this morning for the 2015 murder for hire of her husband in Stone County. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Evelyn Garrison to life behind bars for her role in the beating death of…

Charged with armed robbery and felony vehicle taking

Two men are charged with armed robbery and felony motor vehicle taking. Police arrested 25-year-old Ronnie Winningham of Biloxi and 15-year-old Darius Bland of Gulfport after a complaint of the robbery on Bayshore Drive shortly before 2:30 Thursday. The victim…

Shooting at Goldin Sports Complex in Gulfport

A shooting occurred earlier today at the Goldin Sports Complex. The shooting occurred around 8 o’clock in the parking lot of the complex behind the main building. Gulfport Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Joshua Bromen said that one person was…

Wanted for questioning in Long Beach armed robbery

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual and vehicle that may be connected with the investigation of the armed robbery of the First Bank on August 16th. If you have any information…

Arrest made in Escatawpa armed robbery

A suspect is in custody for the hold up of an Escatawpa convenience store earlier this week. Eighteen-year-old Laleon Smothers was arrested by police in Moss Point yesterday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Monday afternoon Smothers walked into Huntley’s, also known…

Credit card skimmer found in Biloxi

On 08/17/2017, Biloxi Police received a report of a credit card skimming device being placed on a fuel pump at 2351 Pass Road (Chevron) around 0630 hours. The known pump affected had the skimmer removed. Still images of the suspect…

Wanted for stealing a cooler at the IP Casino

The Biloxi Police Department would like the public’s help identifying a person who allegedly stole a cooler from a parked car at the IP Casino. Biloxi officials say it was a 65 quart, tan cooler. The white male was leaving…

Wanted for a Biloxi armed robbery

Just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning, Biloxi police say a man entered a business on Rodenberg Avenue, pointed a black gun at the clerk and demanded money. The suspect was able to snatch cash from the register and flee on…