Crime

Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault warrant

On Saturday, December 9, 2023 around 9:47 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 1600 block of Pass Road in reference to assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male in his 40’s suffering from an injury to his neck. Due…

Gulfport man first convicted in New Year's Eve shooting

A Gulfport man will spend 30 years in prison for his part in the 2021 New Year's Eve shooting case. 25-year-old Isavian Preston pleaded guilty to an amended charge of manslaughter as well as unlawful possession of a weapon by…

Kiln man charged in shooting over argument about a dog

A Kiln man is in jail, charged with shooting another man over a dog. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 41-year-old James Brashier of the Kiln was charged with aggravated assault showing extreme indifference to human life. He was taken…

Suspects wanted for November 22 Latimer shooting

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating suspects related to last Wednesday's shooting in Latimer. The first is 33-year-old Jaclyn Sisti, wanted for accessory after the fact. 43-year-old Tanisha Chiasson is also wanted for the same charge.…

Deputy injured during officer-involved shooting in Lauderdale County

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting with the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department that happened early this morning on Brown Street in Meridian. The incident happened about 5:45 a.m. Initial reports indicate that Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department was…

Tunica man charged with three counts of capital murder

An 18-year-old Tunica man is in jail, charged with killing three people earlier this month in Robinsonville. Tunica County Sheriff K.C. Hamp said Deonte Carnell Taylor is charged in the triple homicide that happened November 10th. Taylor is accused of…

Two suspects charged in carjacking case in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said two people are charged with unarmed carjacking. Ledbetter said that on Nov. 14, the victim picked up 27-year-old Joseph Anthony White and 38-year-old Julie Ann Anders at an Ocean Springs hotel and took them…

Hancock County escapee captured in Louisiana

Hancock County Sheriff's Office said that the prisoner who walked off a work detail is back in custody. Officials said Kelli Palermo has been captured and is returned to custody after being located in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. Palermo…

Carjacking suspect in custody after crashing in Orange Grove

Hancock and Harrison County sheriff's departments are investigating an alleged armed carjacking in Hancock County that ended in a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. 36-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of New Orleans is being held at the Harrison County jail…

Gautier Police investigating apparent murder-suicide

Gautier Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened this morning. Chief David Bever said officers responded to a home on Pat Drive for a welfare concern. When the officer rang the doorbell, they heard a gunshot and called for…

Bay St. Louis man accused of shooting uncle after argument

Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting over the weekend that left one man dead and another in jail. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 25-year-old Devin Schwartz is charged with murder in the death of 61-year-old Marvin Schwartz of the…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Laurel

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Laurel Police Department that happened this morning on Park Street in Laurel. MBI was notified about 5 a.m. of the incident. Officers were approaching a vehicle occupied by…

St. Martin woman accused of shooting at man after argument

A St. Martin woman is behind bars, charged with shooting a man during an argument. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 26-year-old Ziesha Harris has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. She was taken to the Harrison County jail…