crime

Four men wanted by Pearl River Sheriff's Department

Pearl River Sheriff’s Department has four men they need help locating. Merrill Bucher is wanted on an indictment for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent x2. Charles Johnson, Jr. is wanted on a warrant for Conspiracy to Sell a…

Four wanted for felony crimes in Gautier

Gautier police are asking for help locating four people wanted for separate felony crimes. Shelby Hines is wanted for commercial burglary. Aaron Brewer is wanted for residential burglary. Gregory…

14 Mississippians arrested in PPP Fraud Case

Fourteen Mississippians have been arrested on federal fraud charges related to pandemic loans. The Department of Justice says those individuals have been charged with conspiracy, illegal financial transactions, and…

Arrested on one count of aggravated assault-domestic violence

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 39-year-old Edna Rivers on one count of Aggravated Assault-Domestic Violence. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male having been shot…

Officers investigating death in south Gautier

GAUTIER, MS – The Gautier Police Department is investigating the death of a man in south Gautier. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was found deceased on a residential property on Parkdale Drive in Gautier at approximately…

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that…