Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley stepping down

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley is set to leave his post, along with other officers in the department.

According to reports from our media partner the Sun Herald, Chief Ashley is set to begin work as a deputy in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in late October after more than 24 years on the force in Moss Point.

You may recall Ashley served a five-day suspension last month, which was imposed by city leaders.

The Sun Herald also says other officers in the department have taken jobs with the sheriff’s office and other agencies in the area.

This news also comes during a busy week for the city in terms of crime with two deadly shootings a few days ago.

This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available.