crime

Man convicted of second-degree murder

A jury convicted a Jackson County man of second-degree murder in the killing of his former girlfriend during a domestic violence attack. Terrance McNaughton was sentenced to 40 years in prison…

Ocean Springs shooting suspect extradited

Ocean Springs police have extradited the suspect in the Scratch Kitchen and Bar shooting and brought him back to Mississippi from Alabama. Williams is being extradited today after being arrested in…

Arrested for felony false pretense

On Friday, May 5, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 43-year-old Thomas Jason Scruggs on one count of Felony False Pretense. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Investigators received a report from a victim who stated that…

Gulfport man charged with having sex with juvenile

A 32-year-old Gulfport man is behind bars, accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Asante Williams turned himself in to Gulfport Police on Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is charged with statutory rape. He…

Teens charged with armed carjacking in Gulfport

Two teens are in jail, charged with armed carjacking in Gulfport. 18-year-old Bruce Lowery was arrested and charged Wednesday. 15-year-old Antonio Harper was arrested and charged this morning. They were taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at…