One Dead In Car Crash
A woman is dead after a car crash on Highway 49 in Gulfport Sunday afternoon. Police say a SUV traveling south ran a red-light and hit a mustang going east at the Highway 53 intersection. The driver of the mustang…
Crime
Man Dies After Being Tased
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about a man died after being tased at Shaggy's in Gulfport Mississippi.
BREAKING: Man Dies After Being Tased by Police Officer
On April 23, 2016 at approximately 4:27 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Shaggy's Restaurant located at 1724 East Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of an erratic/ disorderly male inside the business. Upon arrival, officers were given…
Gulfport Police Seek Information in Drive-by Shooting
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspects involved in a drive-by shooting early this morning. At 1:30 a.m., Gulfport police responded to a reported shooting. When officials arrived, the investigators determined that suspects in…
Erratic Driver Causes Multiple Wrecks in Gulfport
A traffic nightmare in Gulfport today as multiple car accidents backed traffic up. This was all caused by a man that police say was driving erratically on the road. About 2:45 this afternoon, police were called to Highway 49 and…
Gulfport Aggravated Assault
A 16-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after yesterday’s gunfire in a Gulfport neighborhood. Shots rang out around 12:30 in the 2600 block of George Street. When police arrived, they located a teenage male victim who told police he was…
School Burglary in Jackson County
Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department are investigating a break in that occurred early this morning at the St. Martin Elementary School located at 16308 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS. Deputies were called to the school at 6:55 after school…
Bay St. Louis Man Sentenced 40 Years for Sex Offenses
A Bay St. Louis man is sentenced to 40 years in prison for multiple sex offenses against children. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 27-year-old Matthew Timothy Davis of Bay St. Louis pleaded guilty this week to exploitation of…
Gunfire this Afternoon in Gulfport
Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on west George Street. Juveniles are involved. No injuries have been reported. We will have more details as they become available. [mappress mapid="2772"]
Biloxi Burglary Suspect Arrested
On 21 April 2016, The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25 year old Marshall Ray Williams on charges of burglary of a dwelling and felony eluding. The arrest for burglary stems from an investigation into a residential burglary that occurred in…
Veil Of Secrecy
A legal veil of secrecy could drop over much of the execution process in Mississippi under a bill agreed on by house and senate negotiators. Both bodies passed senate Bill 2237 Tuesday, sending it to Gov. Phil Bryant for his…
Long Beach Man Sentenced
A long beach man has been sentenced to, two years in prison after videotaping a partially nude massage therapy client. "Matthew Pierce" was sentenced to five years in prison, but with three years suspended. In 2014 pierce used his…
Gulfport Police Seeking Murder Suspect
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Jaquarius Shields on the charge of murder. On April 9th, police responded to a shooting at the Dolan Commons Apartments. When officers arrived they located an adult male…
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Victims of crime and first responders were the guests of honor at a candlelight ceremony in Gulfport earlier today. In addition to lighting candles, awards were given out to local law enforcement and community volunteers for the critical roles they…
Man Arrested For Burglary
Biloxi police have made an arrest in a robbery that happened back in February. Twenty-year-old Tydarrius Magee is being charged with burglary. On February 25th, police responded to a burglary in progress on Travia Avenue. Residents in the area saw…
Police Searching For Keith Smith
The Moss Point Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous. Keith Smith is wanted on felony charges of burglary, home invasion, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and witness intimidation. Police…
Moss Point Police Are Looking For An Armed Man
Moss Point police are looking for an armed man. Investigation is ongoing. If you have any info call 228-475-1711.
Rise in Tickets for Texting and Driving
If you text while driving you will soon pay even more for it. Harrison County is increasing penalty fees for texting drivers from $25 to $100 beginning July 1st. Since the beginning of the year, deputies have written more than 20…
Arson Suspect Arrested
A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to a church in Gulfport. Twenty-four year-old Thierre Moore has been charged with first degree arson. The April 4th fire destroyed an abandoned house…
Man Accused of Child Abuse Denied Bond
Bond has been denied for the man accused of severely abusing his three-year-old son. Twenty-four year-old Nathan Blake McCrory had his initial hearing today in a Jackson County courtroom. He is charged with felony child abuse and manufacturing a controlled…
Gulfport Woman Safe after Being Kidnapped
A Gulfport man is charged with what authorities are calling the kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend. Forty-eight year-old Ernie Lizana has been arrested after police say he assaulted and forced the victim into his car last night. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says this is…
Gulfport Arson Suspect Charged
Through a joint investigation between the Gulfport Fire & Arson Unit and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, a Gulfport man was charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to the Progressive…
Man Accused of Abusing Jackson County Three-Year-Old Denied Bond
The man accused of severely abusing Jackson County three-year-old has been denied bond. Nathan McCrory had his initial court appearance in Jackson County today.
Gulfport Woman Kidnapped While Taking Out the Trash
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 48 year old Ernie Lizana who resides at 1934 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, MS on a felony charge of Kidnapping. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim stated…