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Bank robbery arrest in Gulfport

Gulfport police arrested 37-year-old Iconic Facce of Ashford, Alabama yesterday. They say just before 10 a.m. on March 22nd, Gulfport police went to the 900th block of Cowan Road after hearing of a bank robbery where the suspect walked in…

The hunt for Richard Merritt continues

Tonight we continue our coverage of a former Georgia attorney accused of murdering his mother just hours before he was set to turn himself into prison for a 15-year sentence for defrauding his clients out nearly half a million dollars.…

[UPDATE] Victim identified in Waveland stabbing, two arrested

This morning, Waveland Police responded to the Gulf Grove Apartments in reference to an altercation involving two individuals. Once on scene, Officer Patrick Crowe immediately started CPR on the victim, 43-year-old Daniel Boudreaux Jr. Daniel Boudreaux Jr. appeared to have…

Suspects wanted in alleged shoplifting incident

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping identify the females who are the suspects in an alleged shoplifting incident which occurred on March 12, 2019. The suspects entered a business in the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard,…

Man guilty of child pornography

A dangerous online predator in Gulfport is now spending years behind bars. Thirty-three year-old Scotty Peel pleaded guilty yesterday to having child pornography. He was charged on one count of child exploitation and will be in custody for 15 years…

Bancorp South bank robbery suspect wanted

Gulfport police are searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery in Gulfport. Shortly after 9:45 this morning, a black female walked into the Bancorp South Bank on Cowan Road. The female approached the teller and demanded money using…

Police release image of Bancorp South Bank robber

On March 22, 2019, at approximately 9:46 A.M., Gulfport Police responded to the 900 block of Cowan Road to investigate a Robbery. Initial investigation revealed that a suspect walked into the Bancorp South Bank and produced a note demanding money.…

Stolen motorcycle in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department needs help locating a stolen motorcycle. A blue 2005 Harley Davidson Electra GL with an Alabama license plate 156-518-M has been missing since March 2nd. The motorcycle has ‘1776’ in white lettering on the back and…

Two suspects arrested for aggravated assault

Two teenagers are behind bars tonight for allegedly shooting a man in Biloxi. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Bertrand Antoine IV and 17-year-old Cameron Payton are both facing aggravated assault charges. They were both taken into custody after warrants were…

Gautier bank robbery suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of bank robberies. Fifty-two year-old Clifford Montague was taken into custody in Memphis after local investigators and the FBI linked him to three robberies. The latest robbery happened in South…

Two men charged with attempted murder in Hancock County

Two men are facing charges of attempted murder after a 29-year-old man was shot on Tuesday night. Twenty-three year-old Charles Dufrene of Bogalusa, Louisiana and 23-year-old Sadi Armstead of Bayside Park are accused of shooting a man on East Lamar…

Home drug raid in Gulfport leads to felony arrest

Handguns, an AK-47, and a variety of narcotic drugs are off the streets today after an overnight drug bust in Gulfport. Thirty-two year-old Dwan Durrell Parnell is now behind bars and facing a number of charges after a search of…

Moss Point police investigate shooting

The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place on Friday. Police received a call around 4 p.m. from a female stating her 16-year-old son was assaulted by 28-year-old Keianna Keishaun Gipson. According to police, Gipson…

Update on Gulfport shooting

We give you an update on the investigation from Friday night’s shooting on Crestview Drive in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the aggravated assault charge against Dontedrique Sawon Magee has been dropped. He was originally charged with shooting a 16-year-old…

Update on Gulfport shooting involving sixteen-year-old girl

Tonight we have an update on the investigation from Friday night’s shooting on Crestview Drive in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the aggravated assault charge against Dontedrique Sawon Magee has been dropped. He was originally charged with shooting a 16-year-old…

Arrest made in Gulfport shooting

A twenty-year-old man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault. Gulfport police arrested Dontedrique Magee following a shooting late Friday night. It happened in the 16,000 block of Crestview Drive. When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old woman who had…

The Hunt for Richard Merritt

The nationwide manhunt continues tonight for former Georgia attorney turned accused killer Richard Merritt. The victim of the alleged crime is his own mother. Police believe the murder occurred just hours before he was set to report to prison for…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify two females who are suspects in an alleged shoplifting incident which occurred on March 6, 2019. The suspects entered a business in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd,…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a subject who allegedly shoplifted item(s) displayed for sale, on March 5, 2019 at about 12:35pm. The incident occurred in the 900 block of Cedar Lake Rd.  The…

Nationwide manhunt continues, suspect could be on the Coast

The manhunt continues for a former Georgia attorney accused of murdering his mother. The murder occurred just hours before the man was set to report to prison. Richard Merritt was found guilty in January of defrauding more than a dozen…

Juvenile charged with armed robbery

A juvenile from Saucier is being charged as an adult on one count of armed robbery. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, employees of the Family Dollar on Old Highway 49 in Saucier reported the armed robbery. Witnesses says…