Crime

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured. The shootings were reported Sunday by local news outlets. Robert Earl Brown, 37, was shot multiple times and…

Man dies after altercation in Biloxi on Sunday

On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Biloxi police say an altercation took place where the victim, 51-year-old Michael Lepoma, was allegedly beat with a tire iron and passed away this afternoon…

Governor Reeves comments on church fire in Holly Springs, MS

Governor Tate Reeves is condemning a church fire that’s being investigated as arson. First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs burned Wednesday about a month after it filed a lawsuit challenging city restrictions on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. Investigators found…

Two arrested in Harrison County on animal cruelty charges

Two Saucier residents are charged with five counts each of animal cruelty. Wednesday, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson arrested 57-year-old Sharon Bertok and 50-year-old Daniel Bertok after animal control officers found several species of animals living in deplorable conditions at…

Biloxi Police make arrest in commercial burglary case

Biloxi Police Department arrested a Gulfport man in connection with a commercial burglary case. John Brown, 25, was charged with burglary of a commercial building on Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brown allegedly entered into a room…

Former investigator convicted of embezzlement

A former investigator for a Mississippi District Attorney’s Office has been convicted of embezzlement. Authorities say Joe Edney deposited thousands of dollars of court fees into his own bank account. He used his position overseeing a pre-trial diversion program to…

Arrested for auto burglary

Sunday, Biloxi police arrested a man accused of auto burglary. The arrest of 52-year-old Gregory Melbert stems from the result of a reported burglary that happened off of Pelican Bayou Drive on May 3rd. Evidence and statements collected by police…

Charged for attempted aggravated assault in Biloxi

On Saturday, Biloxi police responded to a hit and run accident near Lorraine Road and Woolmarket Road. The initial investigation revealed Drew Michael Benoit intentionally tried to ruin a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was able to jump off the bike…

Biloxi man charged in auto burglary case

Biloxi Police on Sunday arrested a man on a warrant charging him with auto burglary. Major Christopher DeBack said Gregory Lee Melbert, 52, was arrested Sunday. The arrest was the result of a reported auto burglary that occurred in the…

Arrested for aggravated assault and robbery in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated assault and robbery that occurred on the 200th block of Oak Street. Lucinda Harris, Sharparis Johnson, and Raheem Johnson were identified as suspects that allegedly assaulted the victim and…

One charged in police pursuit in Jackson County

We have an update to the Jackson County police chase that happened on Tuesday, May 12th. Twenty-one year-old Marvkese Crawford of Lake City, Texas was arrested and charged with possession of meth and felony pursuit. According to Jackson County Sheriff…

Biloxi PD looking for suspect in auto burglaries

On May 3rd, an unknown white male driving a black sedan believed to be a 2001-2004 Volvo S60 four door with a red and white drive out tag, reportedly burglarized three separate locations in the Woolmarket area. The suspect was…