crime

Janaya Thompson's Killer Pleads Guilty

In a case that broke hearts across the Coast when it happened, then five-year-old Janaya Thompson's killer pleads guilty to capital murder. Alberto Garcia originally pled not guilty in October 2015, but changed his plea in front of Judge Lisa…

Second Suspect Arrested in Moss Point Cat Abuse Case

The second man wanted in connection to the Moss Point cat abuse case is now in custody after In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization, offered a $2,500 reward for information that could lead to his arrest. Moss…

Molestation Arrest in Gulfport

Harrison County deputies made an arrest on 40-year-old Bobby Mills of Gulfport after he reportedly touched a 15-year-old girl for lustful purposes. Mills was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and charged with molesting a child.  His bond…

Burglary Arrests in Biloxi

A Biloxi man and woman are behind bars charged with burglary of a residence and a felony charge each of taking a vehicle. Forty-year-old Brandon Burchfield and 40-year-old Lily Johnston were taken into custody after a neighbor told Biloxi police…

Aggravated Assault Arrest

The Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man accused of shooting into a Gulfport residence. Twenty-four year-old Damien Moncrief is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting on Fortson Drive. Officers discovered shell casings in the roadway and several bullet…

Do You Know This Man? Wanted for Questioning

The Pascagoula Police Department needs help locating a man for questioning in regards to a commercial burglary. Authorities believe he is responsible for removing merchandise from a storage room on Christmas night at a local convenience store and then driving…

Wanted Wednesdays

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Sergeant Joshua Bromen with the Gulfport Police Department on this week's Wanted Wednesdays.

Recent Violence Related to Drug Activity in Pass Christian

The Pass Christian Police Department says they will not sit idly by while a criminal subcultural takes hold and commits acts of violence in the community. This was after a string of search warrants led to several arrests related to…

Initial Court Appearance for Jackson County Murder Suspect

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial appearance in court this afternoon. Judge T. Larry Wilson set a $250,000 bond for 32-year-old Brandon Smith. Smith is charged…

Gautier Police Catch Armed Robbery Suspects

Two teenage suspects involved in an armed robbery in Gautier are now facing a possible 20 year jail sentence. Police responded to an armed robbery at FastMart on Gautier-Vancleave Road where they learned two suspects robbed the store with a hand…

Shooting Arrest in Biloxi

U.S. Marshals have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Biloxi shooting that left three people injured. Eddie Baker of Biloxi was arrested on two warrants for aggravated assault for his involvement in allegedly shooting two men and…

Mother of Four Murdered in Vancleave

Sunday evening Jackson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brandon Colby Smith in connection to the murder of a Vancleave woman. That woman was 30 year old Elizabeth Jones, known by most as Corene. She was a mother of four. Jones worked…

Initial Court Appearance for Accused Murder

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial court appearance this afternoon. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details from the courtroom.

Sexual Battery Arrest

A Biloxi man is charged with sexual battery against a four-year-old. The Biloxi Police Department says 24-year-old Davorius Moore attempted to convince an adult to let the four-year-old victim meet him outside. The adult became suspicious of Moore and notified…

Five Indicted in Gulfport Murder

A Harrison County jury has indicted the five people charged with killing Tena Broadus in September 2015. Kari Parker, Joshua Peterman, and Devin Gregory were all indicted on the charge of first degree murder. Aaron Bobinger and Natasha Sellers were…

Crime of the Day

Jackson County authorities are still searching for the suspects who tied up a gas station clerk in the St. Andrews area and then allegedly hit other gas stations and pharmacies. Sheriff Mike Ezell says three black men can be seen…

Three Charged in Drive-By Shooting in Biloxi

Late this afternoon, three juvenile boys were charged as adults with drive-by shooting. The three teens allegedly fired shots at the 300 block of Benachi Avenue in Biloxi. Witnesses stated the suspects’ vehicle fled the scene. No one was injured…

Armed Robbery at Econo Lodge in Diamondhead

Hancock County Chief Investigator Glenn Grannan tells News 25 that around 7 p.m. a man wearing a hoodie held up the Econo Lodge in Diamondhead just off of I-10. After the robber showed a gun and demanded money, the employee…

One Injured in Shooting on New Year’s Morning

One person is injured after a shooting during a home invasion in Pass Christian Sunday morning. Police say the shooting happened at a house on Lynn Circle at six yesterday morning. According to police, the victim was rushed to the…

Dollar General Armed Robbery Suspect

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for help locating the person responsible for robbing a Gulfport Dollar General last night. Gulfport police say they are searching for a black male around 5’5”, wearing a mask, black jacket and black pants.…

Man Arrested after Fleeing from Police

A routine traffic stop turned into a foot pursuit in Gulfport this morning. A 9 mm gun and drugs were found inside of a black man’s gold Expedition after he was stopped on Whitney Drive around 11:30. A Harrison County…

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…