Crime

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…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Jackson. The state Department of Public Safety says the shooting which happened about 10 p.m. Monday near Northside Drive, involved a Capitol Police officer. MBI is assessing the incident…

Gulfport man faces child porn charges

A Gulfport man is behind bars, charged with three counts of possession of child pornography. Sheriff Troy Peterson said 23-year-old Austin Dakota Vick is being held at the Harrison County jail under a $45,000 bond set by Judge Albert Fountain.…

Two arrested in narcotics investigation in Gulfport

On September 6, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old Gerry Bernard Moore and charged him with one count of Possession with Intent and 27-year-old Jaylen Michael Moore and charged him with Possession of a Controlled Substance. On September 6,…

St. Martin man charged with trying to kill his mother

A 27-year-old St. Martin man is accused of trying to kill his mother. Grady Markeese Walker is charged with attempted murder and is being held without bond. He has an initial appearance this afternoon. Sheriff Mike Ezell said deputies answered…