Crime

Gulfport Shooting

Breaking news as Gulfport police are investigating a shooting near Tandy Drive and West David Drive. One man was injured and drove himself to the hospital.     [mappress mapid="2426"]

Man Killed in Gautier Shootout

A shootout in Gautier last night leaves one man dead. Gautier police tell News 25 that 37-year-old Mickey Sweatt was shot and killed by Gautier officers near his home on Home of Grace Drive. According to Gautier Police Public Information…

Officer-Involved Shooting in Gautier

One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Gautier on Tuesday night. Police were responding to a domestic violence report in which a woman made a call for help from inside a residence on Home of Grace Road right…

Possession Of A Counterfeit Device

Two Texas men pulled over during a traffic stop in Harrison County are accused of having a gas-pump skimmer and fraudulent credit cards. 33 year old "Jose Carlos Rodriguez" of Houston, and 51 year old "Pablo Luis Lopez Prado" of…

Charged in Death of Infant

Four people are behind bars, charged in the death of a 10-month-old baby in Forrest County. The mother of the child, 22-year-old Kaily Csaszar, her boyfriend, 28-year-old Ryan Dykes, were arrested today, along with the child’s grandparents, Kelly and Michelle Csaszar.…

Manhunt Leads to Arrest

Another man is behind bars tonight after a manhunt in the woods just off of Highway 53 in Harrison County. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 25-year-old Ricky Castaglia of Gulfport is charged with burglary of a vehicle. The…

Alleged Shooter Makes Initial Appearance

The man accused of killing one and severely injuring another in Gulfport over the weekend is set to be released from the Harrison County Jail today. Twenty-one year-old Shaquil Sands is being charged with murder and aggravated assault. Since his…

Former Jackson County Deputy Arrested for Embezzlement

On 26 June 2015, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by Dad’s Super Pawn in Gulfport, MS in reference to equipment that had been pawned. Dad’s Super Pawn thought the items being pawned were suspicious and after checking their…

Boy Lied About Biloxi Attempted Kidnapping

On Monday, February 29, 2016, at approximately 0803 hours, the Biloxi Police Department responded to Popps Ferry Elementary School in reference to an attempted kidnapping complaint reported by a 9 year old student.  Upon Officer’s arrival, the juvenile reported that…

More Than 30 Pounds Of Drugs Seized

Following 2 separate weekend stops Mississippi highway patrol seized more than 30 pounds of drugs in east Rankin County. According to officials, members of the Mississippi highway patrol interdiction unit seized approximately 19 pounds of "ice," a purified form of…

Shooting Leaves One Dead Gulfport

One man is behind bars after a shooting in Gulfport leaves one person dead and another in the hospital. 21 year old "Shaquil Sands" is being charged with murder and aggravated assault after Saturday’s shooting on Robin Dale Road in…

Victim Shot In The Face

News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about the victim who was shot In the face in the Pass Christian area. Any information call: Harrison County Sheriff's Department (228) 896-0606

Donozan Floyd Jr. Wanted For Burglary

The Gautier Police Department is asking for your help locating a man suspected in a number of burglary cases. "Donozan Floyd Junior" also known as "Little Hogg" is wanted for multiple counts of residential burglary. If you have any information…

Capital Murder Indictment Issued

More than a year after a teenage girl was burned alive in North Mississippi; her family may now have some closure in her murder case. 27 year old "Quinton Tellis" has been indicted on capital murder charges in the 2014…

Capital Murder Indictment

A Mississippi man already suspected in a separate murder has been indicted in the December 2014 burning death of a 19-year-old woman. Quinton Tellis was indicted on capital murder charges yesterday by a special grand jury in the death of…

Online Dating Scams

February is known as the time to celebrate love and for those who are feeling alone, Valentine’s Day weekend can make you feel especially vulnerable. Often times, people use online dating sites as a way to find that special someone…

Church Fire in Gulfport

On 2/23/16 at approximately 10 am, 21 Gulfport firefighters responded to a structure fire at New Jerusalem Baptist Church on 23rd Ave.  No occupants were inside at the time of the fire and it was brought under control within 15…

Biloxi Police Officer Assaulted

A Biloxi man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop Monday. James Michael Magnusen Jr. Is booked on charges of assault on a police officer, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and…

Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department Offering Thanks

As the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department continues to grieve the weekend shooting death of one of its own, officials are offering thanks to all the law enforcement and first responders who came to their assistance. Early Saturday morning, Mississippi Bureau…

Walker Seeks Different Sentence

A death row inmate is asking for new sentencing 24 years after being convicted of killing a Long Beach woman. Fifty-year-old Alan Dale Walker appeared in Harrison County Court today. He is asking for a psych evaluation and re-sentencing, alleging…