crime

Gulfport PD searching for man wanted for manslaughter

Gulfport Police are searching for a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November. Gulfport Police say Ellis Townsend assaulted a 75-year-old just before 11:30 the morning of November 18th, 2024. Townsend was on duty…

Three charged with cutting power lines in Jackson County

Three men are charged with cutting power lines in Jackson County. 57-year-old Robert Brooks, 42-year-old Jeremiah Johnson and 53-year-old Jason Lamkin are each charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and destroying state or federal communications systems. Johnson also is…

Long Beach woman charged in stabbing death of man

A Long Beach woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man at a home on Daugherty Road. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 55-year-old Daphne Zeringue was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond…

Police investigating deadly shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened earlier this afternoon. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley tells us police received a call about a shooting on Joseph Avenue. Police found a man dead in a vehicle once…

Four charged with stealing copper from utility company

Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…

Arrest made in Gulfport shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Avante Jaquan Kirk. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling. During the investigation, witnesses…

Gulfport man wanted for aggravated assault

On Sunday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Halsel Street regarding a shooting complaint. During the investigation, witnesses reported that Avante Jaquan Kirk arrived at the…

Third suspect in September drive-by shooting in custody

Gulfport Police have the third suspect in a September drive-by shooting in custody. Police said 23-year-old Kaleb Anderson was taken into custody on Monday. He is charged with drive-by shooting and had bond revoked on a previous charge of aggravated…

Biloxi Police investigating murder-suicide from Dec. 20

Biloxi Police are investigating a murder-suicide that also left one person in the hospital. Police said that about 6:17 p.m. on Friday, officers were sent to the 2300 block of Arbor Drive about a shooting. Officers found two dead, identified…

Bay St. Louis man charged with burglary, assault

A Bay St. Louis man is charged with burglarizing a vehicle and firing a weapon at the owner of the vehicle. 28-year-old Rufus Gabriel Charles was charged with 10 counts of burglary, aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.…