Arrest

Arrested for burglary

Two men from Texas were arrested and charged with burglary in the City of Biloxi earlier this morning. Houston residents 30-year-old Cedric Fleming and 41-year-old Gregory Johnson attempted to flee the scene in which Biloxi police responded to a report…

Felony child abuse arrest

In Saucier, a woman is facing felony child abuse charges after she was reportedly found smothering her infant daughter. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 23-year-old Simona Somers was found in her room with a thick blanket wrapped around…

Auto burglary arrest

On February 13th, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 23-year-old Marlyn Marquis Leonard Fields of Vancleave, Mississippi on a warrant for auto burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an alleged auto burglary that was…

Auto burglary arrest

Biloxi police responded to a report of suspicious activity Saturday night on Beach Boulevard. Jon Perry Oler of Mobile, Alabama was found by officers attempting to enter multiple vehicles. Police say Oler allegedly got into a vehicle and stole items.…

Arrested for armed robbery

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 24 year old Elijah Markus Smith for armed robbery and possession of a firearm after felony conviction. The arrest stemmed from an investigation that started on January 28th when Biloxi Officers responded to a shooting…

Man granted bond after wife's murder

A Mississippi man has been granted bond nearly two years after he was arrested in connection to the death of his wife. According to the Pearl River County Sheriff, Charles Bowman received bond on Thursday. He was arrested in Utah…

Felony Credit Card Fraud arrest

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 39-year-old Shannon Marie Dowdy of Biloxi on an arrest warrant for felony credit card fraud. The arrest was the result of an investigation into to a complainant in which Dowdy allegedly stole a credit card…

Aggravated domestic assault arrest

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 27-year-old Phillip Michael Holder of Pensacola, Fl. for aggravated domestic assault. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Holder allegedly assaulted the victim by strangulation while in the 1600 block of Pass Road, Biloxi MS.…

Arrested on felony drug charges

The discovery of two pounds of meth led to the arrest of two men in Pass Christian. Forty-three year-old Robert Callahan and 35-year-old Ruben Nichols Jr. both of Pass Christian were arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Harrison…

Felony sexual battery arrest

A man is behind bars in Harrison County after a victim came forward with sex abuse claims. Twenty-eight year-old Nolan Wallace of Gulfport was arrested on three felony charges of sexual battery. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, the…

Biloxi man arrested, charged with uttering forgery

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 52-year-old Frank Charles Leone on Wednesday on the charge of Uttering Forgery. The arrest was a result of an investigation into a complaint, in which Leone allegedly uttered a counterfeit check in an amount exceeding…

Connie Moran reacts to arrest

Connie Moran spoke out today following her arrest, claiming the whole ordeal was a misunderstanding. News 25 reached out to her today on the incident and she said in part: “I had walked out of my house on Washington Avenue,…

Drug and illegal firearm possession arrest

A Moss Point man, out on bond for previous felony charges, is behind bars again on similar charges. Thirty-seven year-old Clarence Shelton was taken into custody Monday night at a convenience store. Police say they found that Shelton had more…

Woman arrested, charged with burglary

Sixty-three year-old Marilyn Coleman is facing burglary charges for breaking into a home and assaulting the owner while inside. According the Biloxi police, the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a burglary that happened on Lorraine Road. Coleman was arrested…

Arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling

A man is under arrest in Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. Twenty-four year-old Tony Buchanan was arrested as the result of an investigation. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred on October 30th in which Buchanan allegedly shot…