Man wanted on felony assault charge in Tennessee arrested in Biloxi on shoplifting charge

On November 7, 2023, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Antoine Markel Williams of Kenner, LA for felony shoplifting.
The arrest was the result of an investigation into the theft of merchandise totaling over $1,000.00 from a business located in the 2600 block of Ct Switzer Sr Dr.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Williams was also listed as wanted on a felony assault charge out of Tennessee.
Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain issued the warrant in lieu of a $25,000.00 bond. Mr. Williams was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.