Crime

Three arrested in drug bust in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three people while answering a call of a gun fired at a house in St. Martin. Just before 8:30 last night, a woman told deputies someone shot at her house on El Dorado Avenue.  Deputies…

Gulfport man charged with aggravated assault

A Gulfport man is behind bars, accused of shooting into an occupied vehicle following an argument. Officers arrested 29-year-old Antwion Curry and charged him with two counts of aggravated assault. The incident happened the evening of August 9th in the…

Man arrested for stolen property

An Ocean Springs man is now behind bars for possessing/receiving stolen property. Biloxi police arrested 27-year-old Charles Miller on a warrant, an incident that occurred where Miller was observed driving a stolen vehicle in Biloxi. Officials say OnStar disabled the vehicle…

Multiple arrests made in burglary

Around 10:30 last night, Biloxi police responded to Beauvoir Manor apartments located off of Stennis Drive in reference to a burglary in progress. The victim told police that 20-year-old Jeniqua Carr, 18-year-old Johnnia Carr, and a juvenile kicked open the…

Murder Arrest – Sandra Marie Goff

.                                               On August 7, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23 year old Sandra Marie Goff, of Gulfport,…

Thieves target Finley Cemetery

A Gulfport woman says her mother’s grave at Finley Cemetery in Saucier was targeted by thieves. Now, she wants to spread the word and make sure the community does their part in helping catch the criminal. “People are using the…

Armed Robbery Arrest – Sidney Warren

.                                               On August 6, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 26 year old Sidney Oshay Warren, of Gulfport…

Fourth suspect sentenced in Tena Broadus

A fourth suspect involved with the murder of Tena Broadus has been sentenced to 12 years for accessory after the fact. Thirty-three year-old Aaron Bobinger was indicted by the grand jury for accessory after the fact to murder and was…

Wanted for 401K fraud scheme

Gulfport police are asking for help in locating three people wanted in connection to a 401K fraud scheme. On July 18th, a female entered the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 and scammed a cashier into transferring money onto a gift…

Back to School 2018

.                                               This week marks the beginning of the 2018/2019 school year.  The Gulfport Police Department wants to ensure…

Arrested in connection with Gulfport shooting

Another arrest has been made in connection with Monday’s drive-by shooting in Gulfport. Police arrested 21-year-old Markell Cooley Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail and held under a $250,000 bond. Two other suspects, Traveon Williams and…

Wanted for credit card fraud

Biloxi police are asking for help in locating two suspects wanted for credit card fraud. This incident occurred in early July when the suspects used a stolen credit card at a store on Beach Boulevard. They fled the scene in…

Wanted for attempted theft

Biloxi police are asking for help in locating an unknown man who attempted to steal a motorcycle seat and damaged the property. This suspect is described as a white male riding a yellowish motorcycle, possibly a Harley Davidson, and wearing…

Burglary arrest

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of a 39-year-old Long Beach resident on a felony burglary charge. According to Sheriff Peterson, Harrison County deputies responded to a reported burglary in Pass Christian. After checking home surveillance of the…

Aggravated domestic assault arrest

A Gulfport man was arrested after a report of domestic violence. Gulfport police arrested 28-year-old Trent Callahan, charging him with one count of aggravated domestic assault. The victim claims Callahan strangled her until she lost consciousness. Callahan was taken to…