crime

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…

Purse Theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying a woman responsible for a string of purse thefts. The suspect is described as a black female wearing glasses and carrying a large white purse. According to police, the suspect targets people at medical facilities.…

Man Charged after Firing Shots at Party in St. Martin

A Pascagoula man is facing charges after shots were fired at a Christmas party in St. Martin. Twenty-two year-old William Liddell is charged with a misdemeanor violation of discharging a firearm. Jackson County deputies arrested Liddell at the Grand Biscayne…