Crime

19 people facing charges in George County drug bust

George County, Miss. (WXXV)- 19 people are facing felony drug charges in George County after a recent multi-county drug and gang activity operation in South Mississippi with federal and local law enforcement agencies. 'Operation Rotten Egg' involved 31 undercover drug…

Man arrested, charged with attempted murder in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is in custody after a stabbing in Gulfport Tuesday afternoon. Fifty-one-year-old Floyd Charles Guy has been arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder. Just before 12:15 p.m. on April 8th, Gulfport Police Department…

Man arrested after string of car burglaries in Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-A 21-year-old is now behind bars following multiple car break-ins in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, Darion Lee has been charged with four felony counts of vehicle burglary. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office…

Gautier Police investigating a string of vehicle break-ins

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins. According to the department, the break-ins are happening during the nighttime hours in the area of Bemis Avenue, Smith Drive, and Jo Beth Terrance. Unlocked vehicles…

Two wanted for armed robbery, home invasion in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion in Gulfport. Deputies responded to a residence on Canal Road early Monday morning after two unidentified males forcibly entered…

Police investigating death of 23-year-old Moss Point man

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Three people have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in relation to the death of a 23-year-old Moss Point man this past weekend. According to authorities, Demond Tayveion Ross died as a result of an altercation…

Gulfport man sentenced to life for murder at gas station

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. Forty-seven-year-old John William Anderson was convicted for the killing of Jeneation Lewis. He was also convicted of being in possession of a weapon after…