crime

Couple arrested for felony child neglect

A toddler who accidently hanged himself between a couch and a wall while his caretakers were sleeping was reportedly found with cigarette burns on the soles of his feet and other signs of abuse. The complete autopsy on 21-month-old Rowan…

Wanted in connection with burglary of an automobile

The Long Beach Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject involved in a burglary of an automobile. On December 19th, a black male broke into a vehicle in the 5000 block of Commission Road and stole items…

Arrest for outstanding burglary warrant

An arrest has been made in relation to an outstanding burglary warrant in Biloxi. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Kelvin Deon White of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the warrant stemmed from an investigation into a vehicle burglary…

Man shot in head outside of Biloxi restaurant

A man is recovering after being shot in the head on Saturday night in Biloxi. The incident happened in the parking lot of the Half Shell Oyster House around 10 p.m. Officials think the shooting took place during an armed…

Search for man stealing packages at Gautier home

The Gautier Police Department needs help identifying a man seen on the property of a north Gautier home last night stealing multiple packages. Police say an unidentified white male seen in security video entered the property wearing a blue shirt…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a white male who shoplifted clothing in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The incident took place on December 1st at about 7 p.m. The subject was…

Gulfport man pleads guilty to first-degree murder

A Gulfport man pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 44-year-old Marcos Hosey pled guilty to murdering 34-year-old Arthur Etheridge of Gulfport. In July 2017, a friend of…

Arrested for commercial burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 30-year-old Manuel Noel Powell of Vancleave on a warrant for commercial burglary. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a business located in the 1900 block…

Man sentenced to 15 years for running into cars

A man from the Kiln who rammed vehicles because he thought zombies were chasing him has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Thirty-two year-old Shaun Michael Stroud pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, grand larceny, and malicious mischief. Gulfport police…

Wanted in connection with assault

The Biloxi Police are requesting your assistance with identifying two people wanted for questioning in an assault that occurred on December 3rd. The incident occurred at the South West parking lot of the Ms. Gulf Coast Coliseum after a concert…

Wanted for armed robbery

Waveland police need help identifying this male suspect who is wanted for armed robbery. The incident occurred on November 29th at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the Approved Cash that is located at 222 Highway 90. An unknown black male entered…

Kiln mother kills son in alleged self defense

A mother shot and killed her son in self-defense in the Kiln this morning after being threatened with a knife. According to Hancock County Criminal Investigation Division Commander Glen Grannan, 22-year-old Matthew Baudan had an argument that escalated with him…

Arrested for grand larceny

An arrest has been made in connection to a grand larceny in Biloxi. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Lindsey M. Hurlbut of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a theft…

Armed robbery suspect wanted

Waveland police are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred today. Just before 4 o’clock, Advance Loan, between McLaurin Street and Highway 90, was robbed. The suspect walked into the business, displayed a silver revolver and…

Juvenile arrested for aggravated assault in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs police responded to Westbrook Street at the Westgate Apartments for a complaint of a firearm possibly being discharged. After arriving on scene, officers were advised of an incident between two juveniles that led to a firearm being discharged.…

Father arrested in death of infant son

A Gulfport man is now behind bars on a felony charge of second-degree murder. Twenty-eight year-old Bryon Ellison has been arrested for allegedly abusing his two month old child that later passed away. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to…

Arrested for felony simple assault

Biloxi police arrested 20-year-old Jacob Towe of Ione, California for felony simple assault on an emergency medical employee. Police say the arrest occurred in a local emergency room where Towe assaulted an employee of the hospital who was attempting to…

Moss Point police need help identifying suspect

Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley is asking the public’s help identifying the driver allegedly involved in a home invasion Sunday morning on Frederick Street. Chief Ashley says detectives have spoken to the owner and currently need help looking to…

Alleged serial killer linked to two new murders

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced additional warrants for the arrest of serial killer Samuel Little. Little confessed to Harrison County investigators he is responsible for the deaths of Tracy Johnson and Alice Taylor, killing them on the same day…

Moss Point home invasion leaves one dead

Moss Point police have identified the teenager who was shot and killed Sunday morning after a reported home invasion on Frederick Street. Authorities say the owner, 25-year-old Michael Richardson Jr., reported seeing an unknown person knock at his door and…