Pursuit on I-10 in Harrison County
Just this afternoon, a pursuit took place on I-10 in Harrison County near the Canal Road exit. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle driven…
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Jones County man arrested in Pascagoula shooting
Last night around 11 p.m., officers were called to shots being fired at the Nola Goula Inn in Pascagoula. When officers arrived on scene, they found one person with…
Walmart arson suspects still at large
Authorities are still searching for the alleged arson suspects who caused fires in two Mississippi Walmarts. Mississippi Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for the incidents that occurred May…
Man found guilty of four counts of sexual battery, four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Bay St. Louis, MS - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that 77-year-old Harry Lynn Trest, of Diamondhead, MS, was found guilty of four counts of sexual battery and four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes after a…
US Marshals arrest Ocean Springs man who has been on the run since 2008
The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division arrested Lawrence W. Baker, 52, in Ocean Springs around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Baker was taken into custody in the 100 Block of Braeburn Drive at his residence without incident.…
Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault
One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…
Man shoots at police during domestic incident in Biloxi
What started out as a home invasion took a dangerous turn when a man started shooting at police. Michael Anthony Hamilton has been charged with assault, aggravated use of deadly weapon or means likely to produce death or serious bodily…
New Orleans Police Department and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force arrest Moss Point, Mississippi murder suspect
New Orleans, LA –The New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals Service New Orleans Task Force located and arrested Moss Point, Mississippi Murder suspect Anthony Rashawn Hunt at a New Orleans, LA hotel located in…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to armed robbery
Gulfport, Miss – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that, 20-year-old Jayveon Leontae Palmore, of Gulfport, MS, pled guilty earlier this week to Armed Robbery. Circuit Court Judge Randi Mueller sentenced Palmore to 20 years, suspended 10 years, leaving 10…
Habitual felon convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Quentin Martel Winters, Sr., 33, of Gulfport, pled guilty earlier this week to one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Circuit Court Judge Randi Mueller…
He was out of jail on bond in one bank robbery case. He just got charged in two others.
An Alabama man who was out of jail on bond in a bank robbery case was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the armed robbery of the Navigator Credit Union on Highway 614. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in…
Biloxi Police confirm shooting suspect found dead inside home after 24 hour standoff
Police confirmed Anthony Little was found dead inside the home on Strangi Avenue by Biloxi SWAT. Yesterday, around 4 p.m., Little allegedly shot an…
Two arrested after man dead following graduation party fight
VARDAMAN, Miss. (AP) — A father and son have been arrested in north Mississippi after a 25-year-old man was found dead in a pond after a fight at a graduation party. Heriberto Mata died Sunday in Vardaman, according to the…
Guard charged with bringing contraband in Mississippi prison
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A judge set bond Thursday for a prison guard who was arrested on charges of bringing contraband items, including methamphetamine, into Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a news release Thursday…
They now know her name, but what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk?
A key piece of information in a 30-year-old cold case has been confirmed. Now, Sheriff Mike Ezell wants to find out what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk and why she was found in the swampy area of Ward Bayou in…
Police in standoff with shooting suspect in Biloxi home
Biloxi Police are in a standoff with a person who is a suspect in an aggravated assault and kidnapping. On Wednesday about 2:55 p.m., a witness called 911 to report a shooting in the 200 block of Stennis Drive. When…
Man wanted in connection with D'Iberville shooting charged with aggravated assault
Kendall Jackson turned himself in at the D'Iberville Police Department. He will be transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and booked on a bond of $200,000 set by Judge Fountain for the Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said…
Biloxi PD investigating shooting near Westwick Apartments in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are currently investigating reports of a shooting near Westwick Apartments. Biloxi PD Public Information Officer Brian Dykes tells News 25 that a suspect fled inside of a Biloxi home on Strangi Avenue, alone, and Biloxi PD is negotiating…
One arrested and charged in connection with D'Iberville shooting
Today, Wednesday, June 09, 2021, Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of 17 year old Dominick Keewin Grindle, from Biloxi, on the charge of Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said at approximately 4:30 P.M., officers responded to the 600 block…
Man, child shot at family gathering in Moss Point
Moss Point is investigating the shooting of a family while they were gathered in the yard. An adult male and an 8-year-old child were shot in the incident. Moss Point Police said the incident occurred in the 4000 block of…
Gulfport Police searching for "armed and dangerous" 17-year-old suspect in connection to Wednesday night shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting that took place late Wednesday night. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a local hospital at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after a receiving…
Biloxi man arrested in armed robbery case
A Biloxi man suspected of armed robbery has been arrested by Biloxi Police. On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Biloxi Police officers responded to the 1600 block of Pass Road, in reference to an armed robbery. Witnesses reported a suspect allegedly…
Wanted for grand larceny
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for grand larceny. Law enforcement says Jacob Faurot is wanted on warrant for grand larceny. Faurot is described as 6’7” and 250…
Second Jackson County road crew member charged in equipment theft case
A second employee with the Jackson County road crew has been charged with embezzlement in the theft of equipment from that department, Sheriff Mike Ezell said Tuesday…