Man convicted of charges in Wiggins church vandalism
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A federal jury has convicted a man of vandalizing and setting fire to a church in Wiggins last year. According to our media partner the…
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Man indicted for federal Civil Rights and arson charges for allegedly setting fire to Wiggins Church
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mississippi man has been indicted for federal Civil Rights and Arson charges. Stefan Day is accused of setting an LDS Church in Wiggins on Fire in July 2024. The Federal Civil Rights and arson violations are…
Harrison County residents speak on brush fire arson
On Monday the U.S. Forest Service confirmed the arson investigation into the Northern Harrison County brush fire is still ongoing. Last Wednesday, fire officials responded to reports of a brush fire along Carson…
Wiggins man charged with arson in fires set at LDS church says he was 'called to take action'
A Wiggins man indicted on two counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wiggins said he was told to set the fires by Jesus. 35-year-old Stefan Day, also known…
Suspects wanted for second-degree arson in connection to fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
Two suspects have been identified in connection to the fire at the Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport. Officials have been investigating the cause of the fire ever since flames broke out at…
Fire at storage units on Highway 49 was deliberately set, fire chief says
A fire that damaged more than 30 units at Safe Mini Storage on Thursday was deliberately set, the Gulfport Fire Chief says. Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. August 1 from a passerby saying heavy smoke was…
Man charged with setting structures on fire in Hancock County
A man in Hancock County is accused of setting two structures on fire over the weekend. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 43-year-old Nicholas Melancon was charged with 2nd degree and 4th degree arson on Saturday. He was taken to Hancock County…
Teen accused of stabbing woman in her sleep
A 15-year-old Gulfport teen has been charged with trying to kill a woman in her sleep. Lexi Jade Brown was charged with attempted murder and first-degree arson. She…
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…
I-110 S closed due to fire in Harrison County
Biloxi Fire Department is investigating a fire that started Tuesday night on Bayview Avenue under I-110 when an 18-wheeler trailer caught fire.…
Gulfport woman charged with arson after admitting to setting house on fire
Gulfport Police have charged a woman with first degree arson after she allegedly set a house on fire. 21-year-old Gerahbeth Coffee was arrested today and taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $50,000. Police say that this…
Man wanted for arson in Gulfport
On September 6, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a structure fire standby in the 14000 block of Our Road. Upon arrival, Officers observed smoke emitting from the residence. Fire personnel arrived on scene and…
Jackson County arson suspect has charges reduced
In an update on an arson arrest from over the weekend, 29-year-old Branson Causey’s felony charge of arson was reduced to a misdemeanor during his initial appearance today. Causey…
Man charged with arson after fire on Old CCC Camp Road
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, charged with arson. Jackson County Sheriff’s officials say 29-year-old Branson Causey is charged with arson after a fire…
Two girls admit to setting fire at Alice Street Park
Two girls have admitted to setting fire to a building at Alice Street Park in Ocean Springs last weekend. City officials said the fire department responded to a fire about 5 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the park. The concession…
Police: Man charged with murder after lighting group on fire
BYRAM, Miss. (AP) — A man accused of setting several people on fire, including himself, at a Mississippi home is now facing charges of murder after two of the victims died as a result of his alleged actions, police said.…
Homeless man charged in arson case in Latimer
A homeless man has been charged with arson in a case from Latimer. 56-year-old Randolph Marcellas Phillips was arrested Thursday on one count of arson. He is in the Jackson County jail. His bond was set at $10,000. Jackson County…
Suspect wanted in Jackson County arson case
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man accused of arson. Randolph Phillips is the suspect. The fire happened in the Latimer community on December 12th. Phillip’s current location is unknown and he’s considered homeless. He drives a…
Arson suspect arrested in Mississippi capital city fires
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with seven fires set across Mississippi’s capital city early Tuesday. At least two of the buildings set ablaze in Jackson were churches; one was burned to…
Saucier man charged with arson, assault on deputies
A Saucier man is charged with arson and for attacking officers who responded to a fire. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 62-year-old Mark Theodore Gaston of Bethel Road is charged with arson and two counts of aggravated assault on…
Juvenile charged in Pass Christian arson case
A juvenile has been arrested in an arson case that began in mid-July. Pass Christian Fire Department said the investigation began with a break-in on July 13 of a home on Second Street. Police put the house on extra patrol…
Arrest made in July 14th arson case in Pass Christian
Pass Christian police have arrested a suspect in a July 14th arson case. Police partnered with the Pass Christian Fire Department and linked…
Firefighters battle 'suspicious' camper fire on West Wortham
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a camper trailer off of West Wortham Road. The camper was vacant and firefighters say the fire is suspicious. The trailer was fully involved when the first units arrived. No injuries were…
Saucier woman charged with one felony count of arson
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 33-year-old Brittany Ann Pedzinski of Saucier on a felony charge of arson. According to Sheriff Peterson, on April 14th, the Harrison County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on…