Gulfport PD investigating a shooting near Middle Drive
Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Middle Drive and Highway 49. Limited information is available at this time, but one witness says he was at a nearby restaurant when he…
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16-year-old no longer suspect in Gulfport aggravated assault
Gulfport police have an update on the shooting in Gulfport that happened on February 15th. Originally Keston Vaughns was believed to have carjacked and shot someone. Through investigation, detectives have determined Vaughns is no longer a suspect in the case.…
Wanted for robbery in Jackson County
Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department are asking for assistance in locating 34-year-old Paul Kenneth Schrage. Schrage has an outstanding warrant for Robbery, occurring in the St. Martin community of Jackson County. Investigators say he should be driving an…
Coast Crime Stoppers searching for level-one sex offender with ties to the Coast
Jeffrey M. Czimmer has been reported missing and is a level-one Sex Offender in the state of New York. Investigators with Jackson County Sheriff's Department say Czimmer has ties to the Coast and believe he may be in our area.…
Five arrested on drug charges in Jackson County
After a month long investigation, five people are accused of conspiring to bring drugs into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff John Ledbetter says the investigation started…
Two injured in shooting near Hensley Avenue in Gulfport
Two people were injured in a shooting just a little while ago in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department arrived to the scene on Hensley Avenue and George…
2 Pascagoula men charged with robbing pizza delivery driver
Two Pascagoula men are charged with robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint last weekend. Pascagoula Police say an officer was flagged down Saturday by a driver who said he was robbed at gunpoint. The suspects took two pizzas, two…
Two men charged with aggravated assault in connection with shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police today have charged two men with aggravated assault in connection with a call about a drive-by shooting on Vixen Loop. Police charged…
Arrested on two felony charges of distribution of child pornography
On Friday, February 10, 2023 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 42-year-old Teddy Vaughn Cronk of Gulfport, MS on two felony counts of Distribution of Child Pornography. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Investigators received a tip from…
Gautier man charged with aggravated assault in early morning shooting
A Gautier man is behind bars this morning after police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitewood Drive. Gautier Chief David Bever said officers were sent out about 1 a.m. this morning about a shooting a residence. 22-year-old…
Charged with possession of a controlled substance
On Monday, February 06, 2023, at approximately 6:11 p.m., Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 900 Block of Cedar Lake Road in reference to a larceny complaint. During the course of the investigation, officers received information that led them to…
Ocean Springs men to serve 20 years for armed robberies
Two Ocean Springs men will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery in two incidents in 2021. 28-year-old Gywan Willis pleaded guilty Jan. 12 and was sentenced Jan. 30. 34-year-old Alfonzo Taylor pleaded guilty Jan. 17…
Suspect wanted in Kentucky arrested in Biloxi
We’re getting more information about the arrest of a man who was wanted in Kentucky and was last seen in Ocean Springs. Aaron Jarvis Sr. was arrested this morning…
Harrison County arrests three with after the fact crimes in connection with kidnapping
On Friday, February 3, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrests of: 23-year-old Isaiah McDonald for Accessory After the Fact to Kidnapping; 26-year-old Anna Gliddon for Hindering Prosecution; 52-year-old Lisa Delena, for Hindering Prosecution. Harrison County Sheriff's investigators also obtained…
Two arrested in Jackson County after felony pursuit
Suspects wanted in a felony credit card case in Ocean Springs led officers on a chase through Jackson and Harrison counties before being arrested in Ocean Springs. Twenty-eight…
Arrested on multiple charges following breach at Gulfport City Hall
On February 2, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department responded to City Hall in reference to a group of protesters that breached the building with the intention to…
Coast Crime Stoppers looking for man wanted for first-degree assault
Aaron Michael Jarvis, Sr. is wanted for 1st-degree Assault in Louisville, Kentucky. He was involved in a felony pursuit with Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled on foot in…
Man arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault on a law enforcement officer in Biloxi
On Wednesday, February 01, 2023, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Biloxi Police Officers responded to a local medical facility in reference to a disturbance, after the Biloxi Communications Center received a complaint of a combative person being inside. Upon arrival, officers…
Pascagoula shooting suspect indicted in 2021 incident
A man charged with shooting into a dwelling during an argument in 2021 has been indicted. 22-year-old Davontae Andrews was indicted on a charge of shooting into an dwelling. He also has a charge of possession of a controlled substance.…
Jackson County sheriff discusses increase in crime in St. Martin
John Ledbetter is the new sheriff of Jackson County since Mike Ezell was elected to Congress. There has been an increase in crime in St.…
Attempted murder suspect in Jackson County Court
Twenty-year-old Jordan Davis appeared in county court today in Pascagoula for an initial appearance. Judge Mark Watts denied bond for Davis, who is charged with attempted murder in the…
Man who allegedly shot stepfather during argument in Jackson County turns himself in
Jordan Davis, accused of shooting his step-father multiple times, turned himself in at the St. Martin sheriff’s substation around 3:45 this afternoon. He is charged with attempted murder. Deputies arrived at a home on Comstock Avenue in St. Martin and found…
Wanted in connection with drive-by-shooting in Gulfport
On January 26, 2023, at approximately 6:35 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 600 block of Layton Drive in reference to a Drive-by Shooting. Through the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to develop Darrien Nicole Clark…
Woman shot in the head working an Uber shift last week in Gulfport
Linda Buford was shot working her Uber shift last Friday by a passenger in Gulfport near Tennessee Street and Chicago Avenue. Seventeen-year-old Trinyell…