New details in Jackson County murder, kidnapping
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case of a Jackson County man arrested for murder early Thursday morning in what investigators say was a domestic fight turned…
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Man accused of killing teens at 2023 post-prom party in Bay St. Louis indicted
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man accused of opening fire and killing people at a post-prom party in Bay St. Louis in 2023 was indicted in court. That's according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. Cameron Brand was…
De Lisle man to spend 20 years behind bars on second-degree murder and kidnapping charges
A De Lisle man pled guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping in Harrison County this week. Twenty-seven-year-old Jerry Parkman was sentenced in the 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody Smith. Parkman was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years suspended, meaning…
Man accused of killing Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen committed indefinitely to Mississippi State Hospital
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will be indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State…
Police investigating death of 23-year-old Moss Point man
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Three people have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in relation to the death of a 23-year-old Moss Point man this past weekend. According to authorities, Demond Tayveion Ross died as a result of an altercation…
Man wanted for murder in Louisiana arrested in Ocean Springs
Late Friday night, investigators from the Ocean Springs Police Department received information that a murder suspect out of Baton Rouge was currently staying in Ocean Springs.…
Cause of death revealed in three-year-old Picayune girl’s murder
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-Picayune officials continue to investigate the alleged murder of a three-year-old girl. The Pearl River County Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death for…
Gulfport man sentenced to life for murder at gas station
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. Forty-seven-year-old John William Anderson was convicted for the killing of Jeneation Lewis. He was also convicted of being in possession of a weapon after…
Gulfport man receives 30 years for kidnapping, assaulting girlfriend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced on multiple charges after an assault on his girlfriend. Thirty-one-year-old Ferrell T. McCord pled guilty to felony aggravated assault domestic violence, kidnapping and witness tampering after an assault on his girlfriend.…
Woman arrested, charged in murder of three year old Picayune girl
A woman has been arrested and charged in the murder of a three-year-old girl in Picayune. On March 18th, Picayune Police officers were dispatched to Crestwood Drive in reference…
Man indicted for federal Civil Rights and arson charges for allegedly setting fire to Wiggins Church
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mississippi man has been indicted for federal Civil Rights and Arson charges. Stefan Day is accused of setting an LDS Church in Wiggins on Fire in July 2024. The Federal Civil Rights and arson violations are…
Biloxi woman sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery
A Biloxi woman is sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery in Harrison County. 30-year-old Angel ‘Lexy’ May Pierce pled guilty to first-degree murder and armed robbery for the July 3, 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody…
Three arrested in Harrison County on felony drug trafficking charge
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop…
Man wanted for attempted murder in Florida arrested in Harrison County
A man wanted for attempted murder in Fort Myers, Florida has been arrested in Harrison County. On March 15th, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a double shooting at the Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers. At that scene,…
Contract kitchen employee arrested for distributing contraband at Pearl River County Jail
For the past several weeks, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics has been investigating a contract kitchen employee bringing in contraband and distributing…
Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Stone County. On March 12th, deputies received a call for service on Hartfield Road on a report of someone suffering from gunshot wounds.…
Charges upgraded for man arrested in Pascagoula double homicide
Charges have been upgraded for the man arrested after a double homicide in Pascagoula last week. According to the Jackson County inmate docket, 39-year-old Darold Payne is now being charged with capital murder. The victims of the crime have been…
Suspect wanted for felony fleeing, multiple charges in Gulfport
A suspect is wanted in Gulfport for multiple charges, including felony fleeing. On March 8th, Gulfport PD responded to a shoplifting complaint in the Crossroads Parkway. Officers located a vehicle and made contact with Karlton Deondre Berry. Berry fled the…
Two arrested after high-speed chase leads to drug seizure in George County
Two people are behind bars in George County after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Monday. George County Sheriff’s Office officials say the chase began on Highway 98 near Highway 63. Deputies attempted a traffic stop on a silver Ford…
D'Iberville man sentenced for two counts of child exploitation
A D'Iberville man was arrested as a result of Operation Press Your Luck, which is led by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. On March 5, Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Keith Miller sentenced Brandon Anthony Courtney to 40 years in…
67-year-old attempts to rob business in Gulfport in order to return to prison
A man who had recently been released from prison is back in custody today after attempting to rob a Gulfport business. 67-year-old Michael John Polotnik was arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery. On March 7th, officers from…
D'Iberville man arrested, charged with child pornography
A D’Iberville man has been arrested on the charge of child pornography. The investigation began after D’Iberville Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children in reference to an online user on an instant…
Louisiana man arrested in Bay St. Louis for simple assault on law enforcement officers, other charges
A Louisiana man was arrested in Bay St. Louis on multiple charges, including simple assault on a law enforcement officer. Forty-five-year-old Johnnie Viola III was arrested by Bay St. Louis PD and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication,…
Man steals safety barricades in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis police have arrested a man for stealing safety barricades. Brooks Quinlan allegedly stole barricades put in place for last night’s parade downtown. Officers found the…