Crime

Gautier Utility employee charged with embezzlement

A former Gautier Utility Department employee has been arrested in an embezzlement case investigated by the state Auditor. Auditor Shad White said Alicia Landaverde, 40, was arrested Monday and charged with embezzlement and false statements. She was taken to the…

Police investigating shootings overnight in Gulfport, Biloxi

Gulfport and Biloxi police departments are investigating separate shootings overnight. In Gulfport, officers responded to the 400 block of Kahler Street about 2:15 a.m.  No other details are available from Gulfport Police. In Biloxi, officers responded to the 200 block…

Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park

Hancock County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night. Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence. 30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis…

Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against minor

A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child. Biloxi Police say 36-year-old Michael Gilbert is charged with sexual battery and touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to Harrison County jail Tuesday. Bond was set…

Police investigating fatal shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a shooting on Ruby Street last night that left a man dead. Police Chief Brandon Ashley says officers were initially sent out on a call about a possible home invasion on Ruby Street around 11:45…

Purvis man charged in robbery, assault near Biloxi PD

A Purvis man is in jail, charged with robbing and assaulting a man at Biloxi Police Department. Police say 32-year-old Raymond Goodman was identified as the person who allegedly robbed and assaulted another person while walking to the police station.…

Suspect in Gulfport drive-by shooting in custody

Gulfport Police on Saturday night announced the arrest of a third suspect wanted in a drive-by shooting on Faust Drive. Alphonso Jerome Elzy Jr., 17,  was developed as a suspect in the drive-by. A felony warrant through the Gulfport Police,…

Waveland Police searching for grand larceny suspect

Waveland Police are asking the public's help to identify a suspect in a grand larceny case. The suspect also was driving a red and black short-bed truck. Anyone with information is asked to call Waveland Police at 228-467-3669.    

Teens picked the wrong house for alleged home invasion

Two Hattiesburg teenagers are in jail after allegedly choosing the wrong house for a home invasion. The teens 15 and 17, are being held in the Forrest County Adult Detention Center charged currently with home invasion of an occupied dwelling.…

Suspect in armed robbery at Premium Outlets in custody

Gulfport Police have arrested a suspect in an armed robbery at Premium Outlets. 43-year-old Michael Shun Schaffran was arrested Sunday afternoon. He is charged with armed robbery. His bond is set at $250,000. Police were called to the outlet mall…