Crime

Former Black Spring Break promoter sentenced

A former Black Spring Break promoter has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for plotting to bring cocaine from Texas to Mississippi. A federal judge in Gulfport, Mississippi sentenced 46-year-old Keith Lavell Brown of Moss Point on Wednesday…

Arrest for outstanding burglary warrant

An arrest has been made in relation to an outstanding burglary warrant in Biloxi. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Kelvin Deon White of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the warrant stemmed from an investigation into a vehicle burglary…

Body found near Seaman Road in Vancleave

Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are trying to identify a body found Wednesday morning. Chief Deputy Sheriff John Ledbetter says shortly before 8 a.m., a county maintenance employee found the body in the woods about 50 yards from Seaman Road in…

Search for man stealing packages at Gautier home

The Gautier Police Department needs help identifying a man seen on the property of a north Gautier home last night stealing multiple packages. Police say an unidentified white male seen in security video entered the property wearing a blue shirt…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a white male who shoplifted clothing in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The incident took place on December 1st at about 7 p.m. The subject was…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

The Gulfport Police Department will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic enforcement campaign from December 14, 2018 to January 01, 2019. During the holiday season, many people choose to celebrate and enjoy themselves by having…

Arrested for commercial burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 30-year-old Manuel Noel Powell of Vancleave on a warrant for commercial burglary. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a business located in the 1900 block…

Man sentenced to 15 years for running into cars

A man from the Kiln who rammed vehicles because he thought zombies were chasing him has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Thirty-two year-old Shaun Michael Stroud pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, grand larceny, and malicious mischief. Gulfport police…

Wanted in connection with assault

The Biloxi Police are requesting your assistance with identifying two people wanted for questioning in an assault that occurred on December 3rd. The incident occurred at the South West parking lot of the Ms. Gulf Coast Coliseum after a concert…

Aggravated assault arrest

D’Iberville police arrested 34-year-old Lon Preston Jr. of Biloxi for aggravated assault. Captain Marty Griffin said police responded to a reported shooting at Rudy Moran Park Monday night. There, officers located 37-year-old Joshua Smith with a single gunshot wound to…

Wanted for armed robbery

Waveland police need help identifying this male suspect who is wanted for armed robbery. The incident occurred on November 29th at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the Approved Cash that is located at 222 Highway 90. An unknown black male entered…

Photographing minors in violation of privacy

A Gulfport man will spend 15 years in prison for photographing three young girls in violation of their privacy. Thirty-one year-old Travis McMurray was sentenced to 30 years behind bars with 15 suspended after confessing to taking photos of young…

One dead in early morning shooting in Gulfport

One man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning that occurred near New Haven and Klein Road in Gulfport. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim as 23-year-old Shawn Taylor Jr. of Gulfport. Gulfport police received a…

Kiln mother kills son in alleged self defense

A mother shot and killed her son in self-defense in the Kiln this morning after being threatened with a knife. According to Hancock County Criminal Investigation Division Commander Glen Grannan, 22-year-old Matthew Baudan had an argument that escalated with him…

Arrested for grand larceny

An arrest has been made in connection to a grand larceny in Biloxi. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Lindsey M. Hurlbut of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a theft…

Armed robbery suspect wanted

Waveland police are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred today. Just before 4 o’clock, Advance Loan, between McLaurin Street and Highway 90, was robbed. The suspect walked into the business, displayed a silver revolver and…

Juvenile arrested for aggravated assault in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs police responded to Westbrook Street at the Westgate Apartments for a complaint of a firearm possibly being discharged. After arriving on scene, officers were advised of an incident between two juveniles that led to a firearm being discharged.…

Father arrested in death of infant son

A Gulfport man is now behind bars on a felony charge of second-degree murder. Twenty-eight year-old Bryon Ellison has been arrested for allegedly abusing his two month old child that later passed away. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to…