crime

Gulfport man charged with aggravated assault

A Gulfport man is behind bars, accused of shooting into an occupied vehicle following an argument. Officers arrested 29-year-old Antwion Curry and charged him with two counts of aggravated assault. The incident happened the evening of August 9th in the…

Man arrested for stolen property

An Ocean Springs man is now behind bars for possessing/receiving stolen property. Biloxi police arrested 27-year-old Charles Miller on a warrant, an incident that occurred where Miller was observed driving a stolen vehicle in Biloxi. Officials say OnStar disabled the vehicle…

Arrested for vehicle theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested two people for stealing a car out of a parking garage on Bayview Avenue earlier this month. Thirty-year-old Levi Nelson of Moss Point and David Hall Jr. of Grand Bay, Alabama were arrested on warrants for taking…

Wanted for shoplifting from Walmart

Biloxi police need help identifying a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart on CT Switzer Drive. Police say this man pushed a shopping cart out of the store containing unpurchased clothing and electronics.…

Emmett Till historical marker vandalized

A historical marker designating where Emmett Till’s body was dropped into a river in Mississippi in 1955 has been vandalized again. Now, the organization that put it up is deciding what to do. For the second time in recent years,…

Multiple arrests made in burglary

Around 10:30 last night, Biloxi police responded to Beauvoir Manor apartments located off of Stennis Drive in reference to a burglary in progress. The victim told police that 20-year-old Jeniqua Carr, 18-year-old Johnnia Carr, and a juvenile kicked open the…

Wanted for auto burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a woman who entered a parked vehicle at a Coast casino, taking several  items. The suspect is a white female. She was wearing a pink or peach colored shirt and ball cap.

WOMAN ARRESTED IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN GULFPORT

Gulfport police arrested a woman on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death that happened in the 13-thousand block of River Road. When officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:45 last night, they…

Thieves target Finley Cemetery

A Gulfport woman says her mother’s grave at Finley Cemetery in Saucier was targeted by thieves. Now, she wants to spread the word and make sure the community does their part in helping catch the criminal. “People are using the…

Fourth suspect sentenced in Tena Broadus

A fourth suspect involved with the murder of Tena Broadus has been sentenced to 12 years for accessory after the fact. Thirty-three year-old Aaron Bobinger was indicted by the grand jury for accessory after the fact to murder and was…

Wanted for 401K fraud scheme

Gulfport police are asking for help in locating three people wanted in connection to a 401K fraud scheme. On July 18th, a female entered the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 and scammed a cashier into transferring money onto a gift…

Arrested in connection with Gulfport shooting

Another arrest has been made in connection with Monday’s drive-by shooting in Gulfport. Police arrested 21-year-old Markell Cooley Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail and held under a $250,000 bond. Two other suspects, Traveon Williams and…

Alleged murder suspect surrenders in Pascagoula

This afternoon an alleged murder suspect surrendered to authorities after barricading himself inside a home in Pascagoula. U.S. Marshals along with the Pascagoula Police Department and Jackson and George County sheriff negotiated with a California murder suspect for nearly three…

Wanted for credit card fraud

Biloxi police are asking for help in locating two suspects wanted for credit card fraud. This incident occurred in early July when the suspects used a stolen credit card at a store on Beach Boulevard. They fled the scene in…

Wanted for attempted theft

Biloxi police are asking for help in locating an unknown man who attempted to steal a motorcycle seat and damaged the property. This suspect is described as a white male riding a yellowish motorcycle, possibly a Harley Davidson, and wearing…

Burglary arrest

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of a 39-year-old Long Beach resident on a felony burglary charge. According to Sheriff Peterson, Harrison County deputies responded to a reported burglary in Pass Christian. After checking home surveillance of the…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help in identifying two subjects who allegedly stole several items of clothing valued at over $120.00 dollars. The shoplifting took place in the 2600 Block of Beach Blvd. On July 20, 2018, the…

Aggravated domestic assault arrest

A Gulfport man was arrested after a report of domestic violence. Gulfport police arrested 28-year-old Trent Callahan, charging him with one count of aggravated domestic assault. The victim claims Callahan strangled her until she lost consciousness. Callahan was taken to…

Charged with felony child abuse

Gulfport police have arrested a man accused of abusing and causing serious head injuries to his two-month-old son. Twenty-nine year-old Shawn Babbitt is charged with felony child abuse, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of disorderly conduct. Thursday,…

Man wanted for paying with counterfeit money

Biloxi police are looking for a suspect who reportedly paid for several items with a fake $20 bill. This incident happened on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. The suspect, a black male with a thin build seen wearing a white tank…

Man wanted for credit card theft

Biloxi police are asking for help in finding a man wanted for stealing a credit card from a store inside the Edgewater Mall on July 4th. The suspect used the stolen card at the Footlocker inside the mall for more…