Fentanyl strike force in Mississippi results in dozens of arrests, ICE detainers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent fentanyl strike force operations in Mississippi. The operations happened in Meridian on May 7…
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Four teenagers arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Corey Shanks and two juveniles, a 16-year-old and 15-year-old in this case.…
Multiple arrests made in string of copper thefts across the Coast
The alleged theft of copper wires at South Mississippi AT&T properties leads to a string of arrests in Harrison County. Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 43-year-old Kristopher Gibson, 35-year-old Robert Barnett III, 34-year-old Jessie Ray, 43-year-old David Crenshaw,…
Fourth suspect charged in death of MJ Daniels
A fourth arrest has been made in connection to the June 11th shooting death of Southern Miss football standout MJ Daniels. Hattiesburg Police arrested 16-year-old Nytavion Shaw of Laurel…
2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, SCOTT McFETRIDGE and JOSH FUNK Associated Press Authorities say two juveniles have been charged with crimes connected to the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally. A news release from the Jackson County Family Court…
Drug interdiction and patrol net multiple arrests in George County
The George County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has been increasing drug interdiction operations, as well as safety checkpoints and patrols, in an effort to crack down on criminal activity in the area. Over the…
Hancock County deputy resigns amid assault allegations
Hancock County Sheriff's Office has had a rash of deputies in trouble -- and there's another one added to the list. Media partner the Sun Herald reports that former patrol deputy Joseph "Joe" Gendreau turned himself in last week at…
Eight people face drug charges after Waveland house raided
Waveland Police on Friday raided a house on Meadow Lane and arrested eight people on drug charges. According to police, residents had made numerous complaints about criminal activity at the house. "We'd been getting a lot of complaints about that…
Waveland men accused of dealing drugs near school
Two Waveland men are accused of possessing and dealing drugs near a school. On Wednesday, Waveland Police used a search warrant on a house on Spanish Cove. Police believed the…
Arrests made in connection with George County church break-in and theft
Two people have been arrested in connection with a church break-in and theft in George County. George County Sheriff’s Department says 41-year-old Hubert Rouse and 30-year-old Maegan…
Gulfport Police charge two more in New Year's Eve shooting case
Gulfport Police have made two more arrests in relation to the New Year's Eve shooting in Gaston Point that left four dead. Last week, police arrested Isavian O’Terry Rayshun Preston, 23 on charges of 1st Degree Murder and 2nd Degree…
Arrests made in fatal New Year's Eve shooting in Gulfport
On January 7, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department made the following arrests: 23-year-old Mario Clark; charged with one count (01) of Second Degree Murder and two counts (02) of Shooting into a Dwelling 18-year-old Vincent Jaquan Armstrong; charged with one…
2 more arrested in killing of Mississippi ATV buyer from Coast
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — Two more young men have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of an Ocean Springs man found dead on June 2…
Eight people in police custody, two on the run after multi-agency operation in Jackson County
Hundreds of grams of drugs, AK-47s, sawed-off shotguns, and a slew of suspected drug dealers are off the streets of South Mississippi tonight after a multi-agency operation in Jackson County. A year-long effort and combined forces of the ATF…
Report: Three more cops to be charged in George Floyd's death
By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors plan to charge a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against…
2 arrested in Pearl River County after deputies find drugs in vehicle at safety checkpoint
CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department has released information regarding two arrests that were made about two weeks ago. The new report says that on April 23, 2020 at 2:26 a.m., deputies were conducting a safety…
Jackson County Sheriff: Five arrests made in gang-related shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three more suspects have been charged in a gang-related shooting that injured two people Saturday, April 18. A total of five arrests have now been made in connection to the alleged crimes. 22-year-old Quincy Brown…
Two more arrested in connection with St. Martin Middle School threats
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested two more St. Martin Middle School students for allegedly threatening to ‘shoot up’ the school. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the charges against the 13-year-old boys are in connection with the threats made Tuesday, October…
Only two arrests made at Pass Parade
It was another exciting year for the people in Pass Christian as they celebrated their annual Mardi Gras parade. Despite the bad weather, around 40,000 people showed up to watch the floats roll on. The parade started at 12 p.m.…
Arrests made in Harrison County card skimmers
On Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 29-year-old Luis Alberto Jiminez, 31-year-old Alejandro Lorene Martinez, and 28-year-old Yaudel Pina, all of Texas, on four felony counts of possession of a scanning device. On March 21,…
Drive-By Shooting Arrest
Biloxi police have arrested the men they believe are responsible for a drive-by shooting in the area of Judge Sekul Avenue and Bayly Drive earlier this week. Twenty-two year-old Emanuel Chavez is accused of leaning out of a car window…
Teenager arrested for making cyber-threat against Vancleave High School
A 16-year-old Jackson County juvenile is charged with making a threat on social media against Vancleave High School. Sheriff Mike Ezell says investigators on Sunday charged the teen with making a cyber-threat by posting a picture on Snapchat. The image…
"Junior-Senior War" arrests in Gulfport
There have already been several criminal acts by juveniles and adults participating in the “Junior-Senior Wars” associated with Gulfport High School Homecoming. On September 30, 2017, a homeowner was physically assaulted during an act of vandalism at the victim’s home,…
Three Men Arrested for Two Armed Robberies in Biloxi
Three men are charged with armed robbery after authorities say they robbed a Biloxi gas station and Waffle House this morning. Twenty-three year-old Justin Marshall, 25-year-old Jariel Peterson, and 22-year-old Theron Whitlock were arrested. Police first responded to the gas…