Arrest

Wiggins Police investigating vandalism at church

Sunday morning, Wiggins officers were called out to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Hall Street for a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered graffiti throughout the interior of the building and observed where…

Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…

Two arrested in shooting in Gautier

GAUTIER, MS – On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the 2400 block of Camino Grande Street. When officers arrived, a residence was discovered to have been struck by gunfire. There were…

Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault charge

On Monday, February 26, 2024, Biloxi Police responded to the 2300 block of Pass Road in reference to a fight in progress. While responding to the area, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report that one of the people involved…

Former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk arrested

JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Effie Ramsey, former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk, for embezzlement and alteration of records. Ramsey is accused of embezzling funds collected from fines and…