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Jackson County deputies arrest Vancleave murder suspect

A Jackson County man accused of killing his step-father appeared in court earlier today. Aaron Haylock appeared before a county judge on that murder charge. Jackson County deputies arrested Haylock without incident Sunday at Martin Luther King Park on Highway…

Man arrested in deadly shooting on Rene Avenue in Gulfport

On September 1, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Michael Gidden Kelly on one count of First Degree Murder. On September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 13000 block of Rene Avenue,…

Wanted for accessory after the fact to capital murder

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Marchris May, who has an active felony warrant for Accessory after the fact to a capital murder that occurred on August 26th, 2023. During the course of the…

Two 15-year-olds charged with manslaughter in Gulfport

On August 26, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Kavion Dakari Hannibal and 15-year-old Desean Curtis Cooper and charged them each with one count of Manslaughter. On August 26, 2023, at approximately 12:54 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded…

Police investigating shootings overnight in Gulfport, Biloxi

Gulfport and Biloxi police departments are investigating separate shootings overnight. In Gulfport, officers responded to the 400 block of Kahler Street about 2:15 a.m.  No other details are available from Gulfport Police. In Biloxi, officers responded to the 200 block…

Jury convicts Biloxi man for second-degree murder

Biloxi, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 65-year-old David Thomas Jordan of Biloxi, MS, was found guilty of the charge of 2nd Degree Murder by a Harrison County Jury this week. The jury deliberated for approximately…

Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park

Hancock County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night. Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence. 30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis…

Coast man jailed on gaming charges

A Coast man is behind bars today, accused of trying to cheat at table games at local casinos. The Mississippi Gaming Commission charged 45-year-old Terrell Lutin with four counts of gaming violations. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail…

Bay St. Louis issues burn ban for the city

The city of Bay St. Louis has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high winds. This comes on the heels of a fire in Mud Bayou that threatened Buccaneer State Park earlier this week, as well as…

Police investigating death near fire in Gautier

GAUTIER, MS – On Thursday, August 10, 2023, at around 7:30 pm, the Gautier Fire Department and Police Department responded to a woods fire located in a wooded area between Dolphin Dr. and High School Rd. A 36-year-old white male…

Police investigating fatal shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a shooting on Ruby Street last night that left a man dead. Police Chief Brandon Ashley says officers were initially sent out on a call about a possible home invasion on Ruby Street around 11:45…