Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on Dedeaux Road
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of Dedeaux Road. No one was injured, but several vehicles…
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16-year-old victim in early morning shooting in Gulfport identified
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 1:28 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 100 block of Darby Street in reference to a shooting. As officers arrived on scene, they located a 16-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent…
Kiln man flees from deputies in drug case
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with tampering with evidence, fleeing from police and several drug charges. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 24-year-old Jacob Fairley was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent…
Gulfport Police searching for man suspected of stealing from widow
Gulfport Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing money from a recently widowed woman. Police are actively searching for 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III. A warrant has been issued charging him with uttering forgery. Investigators said Mitchell stole…
Moss Point teenager charged with attempted murder and making terrorist threats
A 16-year-old Moss Point teenager is charged as an adult with attempted murder and making terrorist threats. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter says on May 22nd, Jaden Maples called the Waffle House on Highway 63 and threatened to shoot the…
One dead, one injured in shooting on Fernwood Road in Biloxi
One man is dead and another injured in a shooting that happened Thursday evening in Biloxi. Police were sent to the 2000 block of Fernwood Road about 6:43 p.m. regarding a person with a gun. While en route, additional calls…
Gautier woman charged in shoplifting case in Mobile
A Gautier woman is charged with shoplifting in Mobile -- but it's not the first time she's been in trouble in Mobile. 21-year-old Tyazia Gibson was arrested Wednesday after police say she was caught shoplifting at the Belk department store…
New charges added to former Ocean Springs substitute teacher's case
A former substitute teacher charged with sex crimes against minors while working at Ocean Springs Middle School last year has been indicted on new charges. 22-year-old Keshawn Tre'Vyun Belcher now faces more than nine charges after an indictment was unsealed.…
Pascagoula man accused of beating woman, leaving her in the street
A Pascagoula man has been charged with beating a woman, causing serious injuries. Pascagoula Police say 27-year-old Eddie Stanton Jr., has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. He was taken to the Jackson County jail and bond was set…
Defendant flees from jury verdict in Gulfport
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that a Harrison County jury returned guilty verdicts on one count of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful purposes against Jimmy Joe Davis late…
Biloxi man charged in Gautier burglary, assault case
A Biloxi man is in Jackson County jail, charged in connection with an aggravated assault and burglary casein Gautier. Police Chief David Bever said 23-year-old Justin Sims has been charged with aggravated assault and burglary. He was taken to the…
Gulfport man charged in Biloxi rape case
A Gulfport man has been charged in connection with a rape that was reported in October. Biloxi Police on Friday arrested 31-year-old Austin Goff on a charge of rape. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
Biloxi man charged in shooting over dispute with victim
A Biloxi man has been arrested after shooting at someone he was in a dispute with. Police said 26-year-old Jose Guadalupe Vega was charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $250,000.…
Two arrested in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the 2400 block of Camino Grande Street. When officers arrived, a residence was discovered to have been struck by gunfire. There were…
17-year-old arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Gulfport shooting
On May 15, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 17-year-old Lawrence Corley IV and charged him with two counts of Capital Murder. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 800…
Man sentenced to 50 years for sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes
Biloxi, MS – Thirty-five year-old Gary Raymon Rush of Meridian, MS was sentenced this week to a total of 50 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the charges of Sexual Battery and two counts of Touching…
Victims identified in fatal overnight shooting in Gulfport
Two people have died after an overnight shooting in Gulfport, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirms. The Gulfport Police Department are currently investigating the shooting in the 800 block of 27th Street, just a few blocks south of Pass Road.…
Gulfport man sentenced to death for murder of two-year old step-son
Biloxi, Mississippi – Forty-one-year-old Joseph David Heard of Gulfport has been convicted of Capital Murder for the murder of his two-year old step-son that occurred on December 27, 2021. At the close of the evidence on May 9, 2024, the…
Gulfport PD arrest man on murder charge in early morning shooting
On May 8, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 32-year-old Antwon Duane Williams and charged him with one count of 1st degree murder. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:21 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 9100 block…
Gulfport man sentenced to life for first-degree murder
A Gulfport man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2021 death of another man. Fifty-three-year-old Phillip Collins was initially arrested back in November 2021 after the daughter of James…
Suspect wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting, victim identified
The Gulfport Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Monday morning. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:21 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 9100 block of Highway 49 in reference…