Second Jackson County road crew member charged in equipment theft case
A second employee with the Jackson County road crew has been charged with embezzlement in the theft of equipment from that department, Sheriff Mike Ezell said Tuesday…
Crime
Reward increased for information on Kenneth Charlot death
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Pass Christian Police Department announce an increase in the reward for information about the death of Kenneth Charlot. Thanks to a Pass Christian resident, the reward has increased to up to $6,000 for information that…
Inmate who was assaulted by fellow prisoners dies
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Officials say a Mississippi inmate has died several days after he was assaulted by fellow prisoners. Torrie Ellis, 40, died Thursday at a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, news outlets reported. Ellis had been serving a…
Biloxi Police asking public's help to find person of interest in assault case
The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public's help to identify the owner of a white truck who is wanted for questioning in an assault case. A press release from Biloxi PD said the assault occurred in the 800 block…
Judge dismisses murder charges against two Mississippi cops
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A state judge in Mississippi dismissed murder charges Thursday against two police officers accused of body-slamming and beating a Black man. The ruling by Hinds County Judge Faye Peterson ended the trial of former Jackson officers…
Harrison County man denied appeal of capital murder conviction, death sentence
A man convicted and sentenced to death in the brutal beating of a Pass Christian man has been denied in his appeal in those findings. The state Supreme Court on Thursday handed down the decision to deny the appeal of…
Pascagoula police investigating shooting at motel
Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel about 11:40 a.m. When…
Homeowner catches suspect during burglary attempt at Harrison County home
A Harrison County homeowner caught a man allegedly trying to steal a car part and held him for deputies. Sheriff Troy Peterson said John Thomas Cearley, 50, of Long Beach, was charged with one count of possession of burglary tools…
Father-son argument in Saucier leads to shooting, arrest
A man arguing with his father is now in jail after he allegedly pulled a handgun and fired into the vehicle where his father was. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that Kelsey Munell II, 40,…
Suspect charged in Sunday morning shooting in Gulfport
An argument that escalated into a shooting resulted in one person being sent to the hospital and the other to jail. About 4:13 a.m. Sunday morning, Gulfport Police responded to a local hospital in reference to a complaint of a…
Jackson County employee charged in theft of equipment from road department
An employee of the Jackson County road department has been charged in the theft of equipment belonging to the county. Sheriff Mike Ezell said sheriff's investigators and investigators from the State Auditor's Office recovered the equipment, which was found at…
Arrested for armed robbery in Gulfport
Two suspects are now in custody following an armed robbery on O’Neal Road in Gulfport Monday. Police say 19-year-old Hollis Grayer and 23-year-old Jaylon Grayer robbed a victim at gunpoint and then fled the scene. Jaylon Grayer…
Iconic Facce pleads guilty to bank robbery in Gulfport
District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Iconic Facce pled guilty yesterday to two indicted counts of robbery. The indictment arose out of the March 22, 2019, robbery of BancorpSouth located on Cowan Road in Gulfport. The case was set…
Gulfport PD investigating armed robbery
On May 9, 2021, at approximately 5:43 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 400 block of Pass Road, in reference to an Armed Robbery. Surveillance video depicted a black male suspect enter the business and demand…
One suspect captured in Gulfport armed robbery
On May 10, 2021, at approximately 10:05 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 15000 block of O’Neal Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that 19-year-old Hollis…
Bay St. Louis make arrest in Sunday morning shooting death outside bar
Bay St. Louis Police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of a Gulfport man. According to a press release from Chief Gary Ponthieux Jr., officers responded to the Third Base Lounge on Highway 90 about 4 a.m.…
Gautier investigating hit-and-run causing injury
Gautier Police are investigating a hit-and-run as a domestic violence case after a woman was injured Thursday morning. Officers responded to a call to the Chevron Gas Station on Highway 57 about a female who had been hit by a…
Two arrested for felony child abuse in Harrison County
On Thursday, May 6th, 2021, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 25-year-old Hunter Patterson and 27-year-old Kelee Patterson of Saucier on one count each of felony child abuse. According to Sheriff Peterson, on Sunday, March 28th, 2021, Child Protective…
Auditor arrests two Biloxi Public Schools employees for fraud and embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Michael Ludlow and Mickey Bellande, Jr. after both were indicted for fraud and embezzlement. Both Ludlow and Bellande are former maintenance employees at the…
Man charged with aggravated assault after shooting at Biloxi apartment complex
One person was sent to the hospital following a shooting this morning at a Biloxi apartment complex. At 10:14 a.m., Biloxi police responded to a shooting on Lawrence Street. Police found a victim and said they were…
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment a day after Duggar was arrested by U.S. Marshals in northwest Arkansas. Prosecutors…
Man charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon
A Lucedale man is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Darrell Lawrence was arrested April 19th with the Lucedale city limits after a traffic stop of the car…
Arrest made in Jackson County armed robbery
An arrest has been made following an armed robbery that happened at a gas station in the St. Andrews community on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 32-year-old Alfonzo Taylor was seen Friday night at a Biloxi casino wearing the same…
Ocean Springs police investigating armed robbery
Ocean Springs Police need your help to identify this individual. On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approx. 10:55 PM, the individual was involved in an Armed Robbery of a local establishment in the City of Ocean Springs. The individual was…