Crime

Biloxi man charged with aggravated assault

A Biloxi man is charged with aggravated assault after hitting another man during an argument. Police said that on May 16, officers responded to Pass Road about 9:45 a.m. in reference to assault. The 36-year-old victim reported being assaulted by…

Moss Point convenience store owner killed in shooting

A convenience store owner was shot to death Saturday afternoon at his business. Police Chief Brandon Ashley identified the victim as 59-year-old Rodney Davis.  The shooting happened about 3 p.m. Saturday at the Cross Corner Convenience Store at the corner…

Three charged with sex trafficking of a minor

Three people were charged last week with trafficking of a minor. 39-year-old Frances Dawson of Jackson was arrested on May 1 at the CPS office, charged with two counts of procuring sexual servitude of a minor. Her bond was set…

Biloxi Police investigating Saturday shooting in Woolmarket

Biloxi Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night in Woolmarket. Police said about 6:07 p.m., officers responded to the 14000 Lorraine Road in reference to a shooting. A male victim was suffering from multiple gunshots. He was taken…

Gautier investigating Sunday night armed robbery

Gautier Police are investigating an armed robbery Sunday night at the Shell Gas Station on Highway 90. Officers were called at 11:52 p.m. An armed male suspect entered the store, demanding money from the clerk. The suspect was wearing a…

Florida man charged in death of woman at apartment complex

A 44-year-old man is charged with murder in the death of a woman at an apartment complex in Harrison County. Andrew Luckhurst of Florida was charged with 1st degree murder and violation of protection order, according to the Harrison County…

Lucedale woman accused of embezzling from school fund

A Lucedale woman is behind bars, accused of embezzling funds from a school Parent Teacher Organization fund. George County Sheriff Keith Havard said 36-year-old Brittney Miller was arrested Wednesday. She faces one count of embezzlement. She posted bond $10,000 bond…

Gulfport man accused of molesting 14-year-old

A Gulfport man has been arrested on charging of molesting a 14-year-old girl. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 31-year-old Korey Michael Kozloski has been charged with one count of molesting, touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Bolivar County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Mississippi Highway Patrol. A trooper was shot in the arm by the subject and received non-life-threatening injuries during the incident on Highway 61 in Bolivar County. The shooting happened…

16-year-old dies in shooting at Gables Apartments

The Harrison County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a shooting at the Gables Apartments on 32nd Street in Gulfport that happened Sunday afternoon. The Coroner's Office identified the victim as 16-year-old Kamori Lake. The girl was pregnant and…

17-year-old charged in Saturday night shooting, robbery

Gulfport Police has arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a robbery and shooting on Saturday night. Police say 17-year-old Akiah James Shears was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery. He was taken to the Harrison County jail.…