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…
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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…
Jackson County Authorities Break Up Auto Theft Ring
Arrests have been made in a car theft ring in Jackson County. Five suspects that thought they could pull a fast one past authorities are now locked up. These five faces probably made Santa’s naughty list. Police say they were…
Auto Theft Ring Arrests In Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has broken up what it calls an auto theft ring. Five suspects are now in custody each charged with two Countys of motor vehicle felony taking. On Christmas, deputies responded to a burglary in progress…
Alabama Women Arrested for Robbery
Two Alabama women are behind bars in Harrison County on robbery charges. According to Biloxi police, 25-year-old Tiffany Scruggs of Mobile and 21-year-old Kenyatta Washington of Prichard were arrested after reportedly knocking on a hotel room door, assaulting a man…
Vancleave Family Arrested
A Vancleave man is back in jail for violating his probation. His relatives are charged with trying to help him while he was on the run. Twenty-four year-old Shelby Hines is accused of violating his probation by walking away from…
Arrests Made in Moss Point Stabbing
Two suspects are behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of Moss Point educator Willie C. Williams. Moss Point police arrested 23-year-old Lee Andrew Gipson of Moss Point and 24-year-old Kierra Shante McWilliams of Moss Point. Gipson is charged…
Arrest Made After 30 Animals Rescued from Deplorable Conditions
On April 5, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 59 year old James G. Wright, of Gulfport, on 30 counts of condition of premises where dogs are kept, 21 counts of failure to provide rabies vaccinations, and 1 count of…
Arrests Made in String of Gulfport Burglaries
The Gulfport Police Department has made arrests in a string of burglaries throughout the city over the past week. Thirty-year-old Rinaldo Norris has been charged with three counts of armed robbery and 36-year-old Kezi Jefferson has been charged with one…
Gulfport Armed Robbery Arrest
An arrest has been made in Wednesday’s armed robbery case. William Crittenden was arrested today in Missouri, according to Gulfport police. Crittenden is accused of entering the business with his arm under his shirt, implying he had a gun, and…
Charged in Death of Infant
Four people are behind bars, charged in the death of a 10-month-old baby in Forrest County. The mother of the child, 22-year-old Kaily Csaszar, her boyfriend, 28-year-old Ryan Dykes, were arrested today, along with the child’s grandparents, Kelly and Michelle Csaszar.…
Drug Offender Roundup
Thirteen people are arrested and five more pending in a roundup of suspected drug dealers. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, multiple agencies were involved in the investigation. Some of the suspects were already behind bars on other…
Arrest made in Relation to Pass Shooting
Coast law enforcement authorities are still trying to get to the bottom of the cause of the shooting at the Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian. Today, they did release more information on the arrests they’ve made. Fifty-one year-old Sharon…
Kidnap and Attempted Rape Arrest
Gulfport police arrested a man accused of attempted rape and kidnapping in the area of club BluEnvy in Gulfport. Thirty-nine year-old Maurice Pugh of Laurel is accused of grabbing a female by the neck and dragging her off the grounds of…