Ocean Springs woman jailed on drug charges
An Ocean Springs woman is behind bars on drug charges after South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team agents conducted a search warrant at her home in the Gulf Park Estates…
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Charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
On April 12, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Dangel Mae Octavia Wills and charged her with four counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and one count of Felony Fleeing and Eluding. On April 12, 2024,…
1 killed, 11 more people hurt in shooting in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One person was killed and 11 others injured in a shooting in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, authorities said. New Orleans police say they responded to a call late Sunday night at an address near the nightclub…
Pass Christian investigating Saturday morning robbery of gun store
Pass Christian Police are investigating an early Saturday morning robbery of a gun store. Police were alerted about 5 a.m. by the owner of Gun Ho Indoor Shooting Range and Firearm…
Lucedale man charged after leading law enforcement on chase
A Lucedale man is charged with fleeing from law enforcement after a high-speed chase in George County overnight. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 28-year-old Austin Butler of Lucedale is charged with felony fleeing, DUI, possession of paraphernalia, possession of…
Pascagoula man charged with sex crimes against juvenile
A Pascagoula man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and other crimes. Pascagoula Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Steiner on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery while in a position of trust, child pornography and assault. He was…
Former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk arrested
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Effie Ramsey, former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk, for embezzlement and alteration of records. Ramsey is accused of embezzling funds collected from fines and…
Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville. Wallen, 30, was booked into jail early Monday on three felony…
Georgia woman arrested on two felony counts of false pretense in Harrison County
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 24- year-old Sharontay Rice of Savannah, Georgia on two felony counts of false pretense. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Criminal Investigation Division has been…
Pass Christian woman accused of stealing from Waveland employer
A Pass Christian woman was arrested Wednesday in Waveland, charged with stealing from her employer. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast said 40-year-old Tiffany Smith was charged with felony embezzlement. She was taken to the Hancock County jail, where no bond…
Kiln man charged with child abuse after drugs found in home
A Kiln man is charged with felony abuse after drugs were found in the residence where the child was living. 38-year-old Louis Summers was charged with felony child abuse. He was taken to the Hancock County jail and bond has…
2 arrested, 2 wanted in connection with construction site burglaries in Jackson County
During an ongoing investigation into multiple construction site burglaries and thefts in the Vancleave area, over a dozen firearms, a felony amount of narcotics, and over 30 stolen items belong to Yates Construction were recovered from a residence. The following…
US Marshals add Alabama man to 15 Most Wanted fugitives list
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marshals Service has elevated to its 15 Most Wanted fugitives list a man wanted by Alabama authorities for murder, kidnapping, and burglary. Ladarrius Rhaheem Fantroy, 28, of Repton, is a suspect in a double homicide that…
Two suspects charged in connection with armed robbery in Jackson County
On April 1st, 2024, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Red Roof Inn in St. Martin in reference to an Armed Robbery of an individual. Deputies were able to identify and detain two suspects, as they were attempting…
Harrison County man indicted on sex crime charge
A Harrison County man has been indicted on sex crime charges. According to the indictment, 20-year-old Dequon Johnson, is charged with one count of touching a child for lustful purposes. The indictment states that been May 28 and May 29,…
Arrests made in deadly Stone County shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Stone County last week. Sheriff Todd Stewart said 21-year-old Zylan Joshua has been charged with one count of murder. 23-year-old Jukriston Thompson has been charged with accessory after the…
Arbor View apartments arsonist revoked and sentenced to 19 years after new felony domestic violence arrest
Biloxi, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Krystal Gonzalez’s felony post release supervision was revoked yesterday due to Gonzalez being arrested in California on new charges of misdemeanor DUI and felony domestic violence. Gonzales was on post-release…
48 arrested in fentanyl operations in Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced dozens of arrests connected to two operations conducted by the strike force in January and February. In all, 48 arrests were made…
Feds search Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Two properties belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal…
UPDATE: Arrest made in shooting at RaceWay gas station
The Gulfport Police Department has made an arrest in a shooting at a gas station. Police have charged 28-year-old Khalil Vickers with aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail Bond is set at $250,000. Officers located a victim…
Man who fled traffic stop in Ocean Springs in custody
The Pascagoula Police Department has taken the man who fled from Ocean Springs officers when they tried to stop him for a traffic violation in custody. According to Pascagoula Police, the Pascagoula Crime Suppression Unit and Criminal Investigation Unit received…
Gulfport man charged with aggravated domestic assault in Biloxi
A Gulfport man was arrested this week in Biloxi and charged with aggravated domestic assault. Biloxi Police say on February 18, officers responded to the 2100 block of Pass Road on a call about an assault. According to the victim,…
Two Gulfport men charged with receiving stolen property
Biloxi Police have charged two Gulfport men with receiving stolen property. 42-year-old Kevin Mosley and 32-year-old Justin Lewis of Gulfport were arrested March 17 and charged with receiving stolen property. The charges stemmed from a burglary investigation from March 16,…
Biloxi man charged with aggravated domestic assault
A Biloxi man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault in connection with an incident earlier this month. Police say on March 15, officers were sent to the 100 block of Beauvoir Road regarding a domestic complaint. Police found the…