crime

Major crime roundup in Jackson County

Today a large drug and gun bust was announced in Pascagoula in the height of a 13 month multi-unit effort. This bust contains 17 indictments, 97 illegal guns, and lots of drugs with the help of Jackson County police, federal…

Gautier man sentenced to life in murder of girlfriend

A Gautier man has pled guilty to murder a year and a half after church members found the burned and decomposed body of his live-in girlfriend. Fifty-seven year-old James Vanlaningham entered the guilty plea Tuesday in Jackson County and was…

Man wanted for shoplifting

Biloxi police need help identifying a suspect involved in a shoplifting at the Office Depot earlier this month. The suspect allegedly walked out of the store with a Netgear arlo pro wireless security camera system valued at $190. Anyone with…

Vehicle burglary suspect wanted

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a vehicle at the IP Casino in Biloxi on September 9th. Officials say the suspect took several items from the vehicle.

Charged with receiving stolen property

A Gulfport man was arrested in Biloxi this morning after police found the car he was driving was reported stolen. Police pulled over the 2004 Camry driven by Jordan Yarnall and also found meth in the vehicle. Yarnall was found…

Two suspects involved in school burglary in Moss Point

Two suspects involved in school burglary Tuesday evening were taken into custody. Police were dispatched to a call at Charlotte Heights School after receiving a phone call from a witness who saw two males enter the school. Officers say they…

Wanted for attempted robbery and shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting at the A&A Convenience Store on Main Street. Police responded to the store shortly after 1 a.m. today and found the store attendant suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim…

Two arrested after shots fired in Gulfport

Two men were arrested after shots fired in Gulfport. Yesterday evening officers responded to the Magnolia State Apartments in reference to two males armed with handguns shooting at each other. During that incident, a vehicle and an apartment were struck.…

Arrested after leading Ocean Springs police on chase

An Alabama man driving a stolen Porsche was arrested after leading police in Ocean Springs on a chase. Twenty-one year-old Anthony Murphy was arrested Saturday after driving the Porsche at a high speed on Bienville Boulevard. Police were able to…

Man sentenced for credit card skimming device

An illegal alien from Brazil is sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for fraud in connection with a credit card skimming device found on a Gulfport ATM. Back in December 2017, officers stopped 31-year-old Claudio Ferreira and two co-defendants…

Suspected wanted for stealing firearm in Biloxi

A suspect is wanted by Biloxi police for stealing a firearm out of a car. The incident happened on Miller Street in Biloxi. You can see the subject in surveillance pictures. If you can recognize this person or if you…

Shooting suspects arrested in Gulfport

A reported armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The individual shot was 26-year-old Joshua Jones. He has been charged with possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Twenty-two…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police have arrested a Mobile man for auto burglary. Thirty-five year-old Christopher Davis is arrested from an investigation into a vehicle burglary incident that occurred in the 100 block of Rue Magnolia. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.

Two females wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Two females are wanted for allegedly shoplifting several items of clothing, valued at $240, at Belk. The unknown suspects entered the store and selected several Polo name brand shirts including children sizes and concealed the items. They left without paying…

Wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Photos show an unknown male allegedly shoplifting multiple pieces of clothing from the Belk store located at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. This theft is valued at about $100. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’5” and 120…

Moss Point man faces multiple charges

Moss Point police arrested 42-year-old Jimmy Lee Shoemaker after a victim filed a report for alleged stalking. Police say Shoemaker made threats to cause bodily harm to the victim. The investigation also showed Shoemaker caused damage to the victim’s vehicle.…

Biloxi police searching for auto burglary suspect

Biloxi police are investigating a string of auto burglaries reported last week in the Oaklawn Road area of Woolmarket. Photos show a white male suspect and vehicle captured on surveillance using one of the victim’s credit cards at a local…

Pleads guilty to assaulting nurse

A Saucier man is sentenced to four and a half years to serve in prison for assaulting a nurse at Memorial Hospital. Thirty-five year-old Lance Hagin pled guilty to the crime on August 20th. The assault happened in March 2016…

Arrested in connection with D’Iberville shooting

Less than 24 hours after a shooting in D’Iberville, Florida authorities have captured the suspect who is accused of shooting his own brother. Today D’Iberville police announced the capture and arrest of Edwin Trayce Allen in Florida. Police were searching…

Shooting at Dockside Marine in D’Iberville

D’Iberville police are asking for help to find a suspect related to a shooting at Dockside Marine, located off of Old Highway 67. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Edwin Trayce Allen. Allen was last seen westbound on I-10…

Arrested for aggravated assault

Sixty-three year-old Roderick Fairley is facing an aggravated assault charge for an incident last Saturday. According to police, Fairley stabbed the victim in the arm after cutting his throat. The victim was able to flee the scene and get to…

Shoplifting suspects wanted

Biloxi police need you to keep your eyes peeled for these shoplifting suspects. These women are wanted for allegedly stealing several items from the Victoria’s Secret in Edgewater Mall worth nearly one thousand dollars. Both suspects appear to be about…