Crime

Suspect in Jackson County carjacking identified, charged

A suspect involved in a carjacking that led to a pursuit through Jackson County has been identified and charged. Jackson County Sheriff's Office said 32-year-old Nathan Thomas Cook of Hancock County was arrested and taken to the Jackson County jail.…

Worker admits dumping raw waste into Jackson water system

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — An employee of a Mississippi wastewater hauling company pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the capital city’s sewer system. William Roberts, an employee of Partridge-Sibley Industrial Services,…

Greenville officer killed in shootout Tuesday evening

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Greenville in which a female officer died. MBI said Greenville Police and Washington County Sheriff's Department were involved in the incident that happened about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Other news…

Woman charged with shooting former boyfriend

A Biloxi woman is in jail this morning, charged in the shooting of a former boyfriend on Tuesday night. 21-year-old Chesley Lashaye Rodolfich was charged with aggravated assault and taken to the Harrison County jail with a 250 thousand dollar…

Man accused of stabbing his father to death has died

A 38-year-old man charged with stabbing his father to death last year has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said John William Anderson went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at a local hospital about 5 p.m Monday night.…

Fourth suspect in Monday drive-by shooting in custody

A fourth suspect in a Monday night drive-by shooting in Gulfport is in custody. 23-year-old Dominique Pope was booked into the Harrison County jail at 11:45 p.m. Thursday night, according to the jail's inmate docket. Pope is charged with accessory…

Gulfport man charged in Monday night shooting spree

A Gulfport man has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault after a Monday drive-by shooting. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a call about 8:30 p.m. in the area of Polk Street and West Railroad Street about a…

Long Beach man jailed on drug charges

An investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Beach man on drug charges. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 46-year-old David Lee Nobles was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled…

Lucedale man charged in Barton community shooting

A Lucedale man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Wednesday night shooting. Jonah Lekey Pinkney, 36, was charged and taken to the George County jail awaiting a bond hearing. Sheriff Keith Havard said Pinkney was…

Stone County searching for armed robbery suspect

The Stone County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect in an armed robbery. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers posted on social media, asking for the public's help to locate Tristan Wigley. Anyone with information is asked to contact Stone County…