crime

Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case

By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict capped a monthlong trial…

Arrested for aggravated assault and first degree murder

On December 17th 2021, Biloxi Police arrested 26-year-old Tyler Edwin Matthews of Biloxi on warrants for Aggravated Assault and First Degree Murder in relation to the shooting incident on November 21st, 2021. Witness statements and evidence collected at the scene…

Ocean Springs man pleads guilty to DUI

An Ocean Springs man pleads guilty to a DUI that caused another man’s death earlier this week. Sixty-year-old Jimmie Martin crashed into 64-year-old Gary Yarberry’s motorcycle in…

Charged with armed robbery in Pascagoula

Two women are behind bars today, charged with armed robbery in Pascagoula. According to Jackson County’s online inmate docket, Elexis Jones and Jamesha Golson were arrested last night. Before their…

Biloxi PD searching for alleged suspect in burglary

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to identify an unknown white male who allegedly burglarized a residence in the 14000 block of Lorraine Rd. The incident occurred between 11/1/2021 and 11/4/2021. The Biloxi Police Department is asking…

Gulfport PD investigating shooting on Northward Drive

On December 7, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 3000 block of Northward Drive in reference to a shooting. Northward Drive is in the same neighborhood as West Elementary and Milner Stadium. It also…

Second suspect charged in Dec. 1 shooting in Escatawpa

A second suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Dec. 1, 2021 in Escatawpa. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell announced in a press release that Bradley Jacob, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault and shooting…