Crime

Stone County jailer charged with having contraband at jail

A Stone County jailer has been charged in connection with an investigation into contraband coming into the Stone County jail. 26-year-old Bryan Rodgers was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders. He is…

Long Beach woman charged in stabbing death of man

A Long Beach woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man at a home on Daugherty Road. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 55-year-old Daphne Zeringue was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond…

Police searching for two teens in January 9 shooting

Gulfport Police have identified suspects in a January 9 shooting on 39th Avenue. Police say 15-year-old Justyn Lee Jones and 17-year-old James Reginald Sibley are wanted for aggravated assault in the incident. They are considered armed and dangerous. Detectives say…

Details emerge, arrest made in Long Beach shooting

Long Beach Police have charged an 18-year-old with aggravated assault after a late night shooting. Police said Keone Moore was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bonds…

Suspect in Greene County triple homicide denied bond

A man charged in connection with the New Year's Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi has been denied bond. Greene County Justice Court Judge Kerney Kittrell on Friday afternoon ordered Drexler Johnson to be held without bond as he…

Four charged with stealing copper from utility company

Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…