crime

Wanted for armed robbery in Jackson County

There’s now a picture of the vehicle Jackson County sheriff’s deputies say belongs to the man accused of an armed robbery at the Big Point Quick Stop on Highway 613. On August 15th at approximately 2:30 p.m. the suspect allegedly…

Man wanted for armed robbery

Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to identify the individual or call in a tip regarding the crime. Investigators say this man walked into the Dollar General on Highway 53 around 10 last night with a gun in…

Alabama murder suspect in court

The charges against an Alabama daycare worker have been upgraded in the death of five-year-old Kamden Johnson. The boy was found in some bushes Monday. The daycare employee, Valerie Patterson, is now charged with manslaughter. Moments after her bond hearing…

Neighborhood year after retired Moss Point educator’s murder

It’s been one year since the brutal murder of retired Moss Point educator Willie C. Williams. Authorities say he was stabbed more than fifty times. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with Moss Point residents who are just houses down from…

Three wanted for stealing mini bikes in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department would like help identifying three suspects who allegedly stole two mini bikes from Walmart. One suspect was described as a thin white female with red hair. The other two are described as black males. Police say…

Threatening email causes concern for Biloxi Public Schools

Biloxi Public Schools received an email threatening violence from an unknown source this morning. The email did not mention which school was being threatened or what type of threat it was. There has not been any suspicious activity noted at…

Daycare worker under arrest in Mobile, Alabama

A daycare worker is in custody charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy in Mobile, Alabama. Forty-six year-old Valarie Patterson, of Mobile, was arrested on a charge of corpse abuse. Tuesday’s arrest was related to the finding…

Wanted by Waveland police

The Waveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying this man. He is being sought in reference to several thefts from Walmart. If you have any information regarding this case or the identity of the person pictured please…

Arrest made in damaging of Hard Rock guitar

A Mobile man is arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at the display guitar at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Twenty-eight year-old Jacob Daniel Anderson of Mobile, Alabama was spotted by casino security throwing rocks at the guitar in front…

One suspect arrested in Goldin Sportsplex shooting

On August 20, 2017, at approx. 11:20 P.M., Gautier PD arrested John Michael Heflin in their jurisdiction after a foot pursuit. After booking and other procedures, Heflin was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility to be held in…

Woman pleads guilty to first degree murder

A woman pleaded guilty to first degree murder this morning for the 2015 murder for hire of her husband in Stone County. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Evelyn Garrison to life behind bars for her role in the beating death of…

Two suspects identified in Goldin Sports Complex shooting

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston John Lewis Fairley on the charge of Aggravated Assault. On August 17, 2017, at approximately 7:12 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded…

Charged with armed robbery and felony vehicle taking

Two men are charged with armed robbery and felony motor vehicle taking. Police arrested 25-year-old Ronnie Winningham of Biloxi and 15-year-old Darius Bland of Gulfport after a complaint of the robbery on Bayshore Drive shortly before 2:30 Thursday. The victim…

Shooting at Goldin Sports Complex in Gulfport

A shooting occurred earlier today at the Goldin Sports Complex. The shooting occurred around 8 o’clock in the parking lot of the complex behind the main building. Gulfport Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Joshua Bromen said that one person was…

Wanted for questioning in Long Beach armed robbery

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual and vehicle that may be connected with the investigation of the armed robbery of the First Bank on August 16th. If you have any information…

Arrest made in Escatawpa armed robbery

A suspect is in custody for the hold up of an Escatawpa convenience store earlier this week. Eighteen-year-old Laleon Smothers was arrested by police in Moss Point yesterday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Monday afternoon Smothers walked into Huntley’s, also known…

Credit card skimmer found in Biloxi

On 08/17/2017, Biloxi Police received a report of a credit card skimming device being placed on a fuel pump at 2351 Pass Road (Chevron) around 0630 hours. The known pump affected had the skimmer removed. Still images of the suspect…

Wanted for vehicle burglary

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance in locating Joseph Scott Woodcock Jr. Deputies say he is a 30-year-old white male wanted on two counts of vehicle burglary. If you know his location please send it to Crime…

Wanted for stealing a cooler at the IP Casino

The Biloxi Police Department would like the public’s help identifying a person who allegedly stole a cooler from a parked car at the IP Casino. Biloxi officials say it was a 65 quart, tan cooler. The white male was leaving…

Wanted for a Biloxi armed robbery

Just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning, Biloxi police say a man entered a business on Rodenberg Avenue, pointed a black gun at the clerk and demanded money. The suspect was able to snatch cash from the register and flee on…

Update in case of Gulfport teen accused of killing brother

The manslaughter case involving the shooting death of six-year-old Zaylan Sparkman will move to a grand jury. The preliminary hearing for 16-year-old Albert Craft was waived in Harrison County Court today. Craft is accused of shooting his little brother, Zaylan,…

Armed robbery at the First Bank in Long Beach

The Long Beach Police Department is looking for two suspects after an armed robbery of the First Bank in Long Beach today. The robbery took place Wednesday at approximately 11:48 a.m. and now officers are seeking any information on the…

Wanted for Armed Robbery

The D’Iberville Police Department is requesting help identifying the suspect involved in a late night armed robbery yesterday. Captain Marty Griffin says officers responded to the Dollar General store located on Lemoyne Boulevard around 10:30 last night. Witnesses stated a…

Domestic violence-aggravated assault charge

A D’Iberville woman who walked in on her fiancé with another woman is facing aggravated assault charges after police say she struck the victim in the head with a golf club. According to Captain Marty Griffin, officers responded to Merit…