Arrest

California murder suspect arrested on the Coast

A California man wanted by Sacramento police for a triple homicide in October was arrested on the Gulf Coast today. Jerod Watson was arrested by Biloxi police and is being held in the Harrison County Adult Detention center. News 25…

Man on the Run Captured by K9 in D'Iberville

A wanted suspect in D’Iberville was taken down by a K-9 after fleeing from authorities this afternoon and is now in custody. The man jumped out of his car and ran from authorities after he was pulled over by Mississippi…

Child Porn Arrest in Pass Christian

Forty-year-old Christopher Messina of Pass Christian was arrested today and charged with possession of child pornography. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible. Messina is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Police Chase Arrest in Jackson County

A Moss Point man is in jail after a traffic pursuit Sunday morning. A Jackson County deputy began chasing a car driven by 23-year-old Jataurus Carter with two other passengers inside on Highway 63. Officials say Carter ran a red…

Drug Bust on I-10 in Jackson County

A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County after a traffic stop on I-10 discovered nearly eight pounds on cocaine in his truck. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker on I-10 after a Jackson…

Vehicle Burglary Arrest

An Ocean Springs teenager is behind bars and authorities are looking for others wanted in connection with more than 20 car burglaries in the gulf park estates area since Monday night. Between Monday and Tuesday nights, 25 vehicles were broken…

Spike Strip Used in Car Chase in Harrison County

A car chase in Harrison County landed two women behind bars. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 a spike strip was used to stop the vehicle. The chase took place on Highway 53 and Saucier-Lizana Road. The sheriff…

Commercial Burglary Arrest in Waveland

A Waveland investigation leads to the arrest of two men and the seizure of several firearms and stolen property. Forty-three year-old Frank Taylor of Kiln was charged with four counts of commercial burglary for stealing tripletail coolers from a warehouse.…

Resident Burglary Arrest

Biloxi PD has arrested 26-year-old Russell Adams on a charge of resident burglary. A neighbor witnessed Adams wandering through the neighborhood and enter the victim’s residence. Police arrived and arrested the suspect without incident. Adams was already wanted for failure to appear…

Strong Armed Robbery Arrest

A man is behind bars charged with strong armed robbery in Long Beach tonight. Long Beach police arrested 29-year-old Marcus Dandrell Day who is accused of a strong arm robbery at Come Back Market, located on Railroad Street on January…

Pascagoula City Worker Arrested for Selling Drugs

A part time City of Pascagoula employee has been arrested for selling drugs while working. Thirty-nine year-old Wesley Hall was taken into custody after he was caught selling a form of methamphetamine while at work and in a city truck.…

Molestation Arrest in Gulfport

Harrison County deputies made an arrest on 40-year-old Bobby Mills of Gulfport after he reportedly touched a 15-year-old girl for lustful purposes. Mills was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and charged with molesting a child.  His bond…

Burglary Arrests in Biloxi

A Biloxi man and woman are behind bars charged with burglary of a residence and a felony charge each of taking a vehicle. Forty-year-old Brandon Burchfield and 40-year-old Lily Johnston were taken into custody after a neighbor told Biloxi police…

Aggravated Assault Arrest

The Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man accused of shooting into a Gulfport residence. Twenty-four year-old Damien Moncrief is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting on Fortson Drive. Officers discovered shell casings in the roadway and several bullet…

Shooting Arrest in Biloxi

U.S. Marshals have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Biloxi shooting that left three people injured. Eddie Baker of Biloxi was arrested on two warrants for aggravated assault for his involvement in allegedly shooting two men and…

Man Arrested after Fleeing from Police

A routine traffic stop turned into a foot pursuit in Gulfport this morning. A 9 mm gun and drugs were found inside of a black man’s gold Expedition after he was stopped on Whitney Drive around 11:30. A Harrison County…

Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

A man is in custody after fleeing a traffic stop in Harrison County this morning. Authorities caught the man just minutes after he fled on foot in the Whitney Drive area.   K-9 unit leaving the scene at Whitney and…

Sixth Arrest In Auto Theft Ring

Stolen vehicle has been recovered from an auto theft ring in Jackson County. A sheriff's deputy on patrol in Vancleave spotted a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro which was reported missing from an auto auctions business near Moss Point. Sheriff, Mike Ezell,…

Man Arrested for Burning Down Greenville Church

A man is now behind bars for burning down a Greenville church on November 1st. Greenville police arrested 45-year-old Andrew McClinton of Leland and charged him with one count of first degree arson of a place of worship. McClinton is…

Shooting into Dwelling Arrest on Monterey Drive

Today Gulfport Police arrested 19-year-old Jarvus Jackson on the charge of shooting into a dwelling. His arrest stems from a complaint from a resident who told police her house was struck by gunshots last Saturday. The incident happened on Monterey…

Arrest in MS State Student Murder

Four men have been charged in the death of a senior marketing major at Mississippi State University. Joseph Tillman, from the Delta town of Schlater, was found dead early Sunday from what authorities believe stemmed from an attempted robbery. The…

Gun Discharge at Trapani’s Eatery in Bay St. Louis

An accidental gun discharge at Trapani’s Eatery in Bay St. Louis leads to the arrest of an employee. Bay St. Louis Police Department was notified of a possible gun discharge on North Beach Boulevard. Surveillance video from Trapani’s led officers…