Bay St. Louis Police Department

Bay St. Louis officers honored with Life Saving Medal

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In Bay St. Louis, several first responders were recognized for their heroic acts on December 22nd, 2018. Those honored were Officer Bailey Ordoyne and Detective James Sanchez. They were presented with the Life Saving Medals after performing life saving measures…

MAN DEAD IN BAY ST. LOUIS SHOOTING

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A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Bay St. Louis. Police responded to the scene at a home on Ulman Avenue around 12:45. Once on scene officers found 36-year-old Raymond John Estapa dead from gunshot wounds. Police…

Bay St. Louis residents meet new police chief

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This morning in Hancock County, Bay St. Louis residents mingled with police officers and met their new chief over Coffee with a Cop. The newly appointed Chief of Police Gary Ponthieux Jr. grew up in the Bay. He has been…

Bay St. Louis acting police chief removed from position

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Bay St. Louis Acting Chief of Police Matt Issman was removed from his position this afternoon after just two weeks on the job. The removal stems from an ongoing investigation involving a routine traffic stop that occurred last week. Issman…

Operation Clear Track

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Today Bay St. Louis police officers were stopping drivers in the city, but instead of handing them tickets they were passing out railroad safety cards. As part of Operation Clear Track sponsored by Amtrak, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…

Bay St. Louis Freedom of Information request denied

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The City of Bay St. Louis responded today after News 25 made a Freedom of Information Request to view the body cam footage of former chief of police Darren Freeman who recently resigned after reports were released following an incident…

Bay St. Louis chief of police resignation investigation

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Less than 24 hours after the Bay St. Louis chief of police resigned, the city council met today for a recessed meeting, but the investigation was not discussed to the public. However, News 25 spoke with Mayor Mike Favre who…

Bay St. Louis meeting

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After the resignation of the chief of police in Bay St. Louis, residents in the city are left wondering what’s next for the police department. A city council meeting tonight will open up the floor for discussion. News 25’s Tanner…

Bay St. Louis police chief resigns

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Nearly two months after officially accepting the chief of police position, Bay St. Louis Chief Darren Freeman is resigning. Mayor Mike Favre tells News 25 he regretfully accepts Chief Freeman’s resignation today. Favre says Freeman’s resignation has nothing to do…

Coffee with a Cop in Bay St. Louis

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The Bay St. Louis Police Department is building trust with the community one cup of coffee at a time. Many people gathered at Central Bible Church in Bay St. Louis Friday morning for Coffee with a Cop. The event brings…

Bay St. Louis names police chief

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The City of Bay St. Louis officially welcomes a new police chief. This afternoon, city officials called a special meeting to introduce Daren Freeman as the city’s new police chief. Freeman served as the city’s interim chief since January after…

Public Hearing Regarding Bay St. Louis Police Services

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This afternoon in Bay St. Louis, city officials held a public hearing to discuss the state of the city’s police department.The position of chief of police has been vacant since the death of Mike DeNardo back in September. News 25’s…

Combining Forces in Bay St. Louis

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Recent discussions in Bay St. Louis involve a possible consolidation of the city’s police department and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. While some residents believe this is a bad move for the city, leaders recently held a workshop with Sheriff Ricky…

The Future of Policing in Bay St. Louis

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Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame’s appointment of a new police chief in the aftermath of Mike DeNardo’s passing has been delayed. Now talks have been initiated in Bay St. Louis about the possibility of consolidation between the city’s police…

Man Claims he was Attacked by Bay St. Louis Police Officer

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One man takes matters into his own hands, filing a report with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department after he claims he was attacked by a Bay St. Louis police officer. Thomas J. Koenenn III and his brother Cody say it…

Search is on for new Bay St. Louis Police Chief

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After the recent loss of Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike De Nardo, the city is searching for a candidate to fill the vacant position. Police Chief Mike De Nardo shot himself right outside the Bay St. Louis Police Department…

Bay St. Louis Police Chief Search

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Bay St. Louis Police Department continues operations while still feeling the recent loss of Police Chief Mike De Nardo. Hancock County and city officials are coming together to decide what is next for the police department. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…

Sheriff to Speak with Bay St. Louis City Council

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The Bay St. Louis City Council is set to meet this afternoon. At the top of their agenda is a discussion between Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam and the Bay St. Louis Police Department. Previous Bay St. Louis Police Chief…

Bay St. Louis Starts Search for new Police Chief

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The City of Bay St. Louis is now looking for a new police chief. The city started the selection process and plans to post the job description and qualifications on its website later this week. Mayor Les Fillingame says he’s…

FBI to Join Bay St. Louis Investigation

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As the bizarre story surrounding the death of Bay St. Louis Chief Mike De Nardo unfolds, the FBI will now participate in the investigation of the Bay St. Louis Police Department. As the investigation into payroll fraud allegations against De…