crime

Ocean Springs man charged with baby’s murder denied bond

The Ocean Springs man charged with the capital murder of a seven-month-old infant is back behind bars after his court appearance today. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a neighbor who talked to 27-year-old Michael Harris moments before his arrest…

Domestic violence arrest in Waveland

A Waveland man is back behind bars after being arrested for domestic violence. Twenty-eight year-old George Trotter was apprehended by Waveland Police Department for domestic violence following his prison release on felony DUI charge. He’s been sentenced to ten years…

Man charged with death of a child in Jackson County

An Ocean Springs man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. His initial appearance in court took place this morning. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there and has more.

Cyberstalking in Stone County

According To Stone County Sheriff's Office a 15 year old boy has been arrested after posting a threat towards Stone Middle & High Schools.     He's being charged with cyber stalking, which is a felony offense.

Larceny suspects at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi

Biloxi police are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects in a larceny that occurred at the Hard Rock parking lot. One suspect is a white male wearing a dark colored hoodie, khaki shorts, and possibly a green hat with…

Arrested for capital murder in Ocean Springs

A man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. Twenty-seven year-old Michael Harris was arrested after the mother of seven-month-old Tanner Cowart returned home to find her son unresponsive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike…

Mississippi woman hired hit man to kill half-brother

A federal prosecutor says a 32-year-old Mississippi woman has admitted trying to hire a hit man to kill her half-brother so she could collect $40,000 in life insurance. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Hurst Jr. says in a news release that…

Counterfeit suspects

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying suspects who paid for food with counterfeit money. The suspects entered the Waffle House located at 111 Reynoir Street. The two ordered their food and paid the bill using a counterfeit $100 bill.…

Charged with embezzlement by trust

A Long Beach man was arrested on embezzlement charges, accused of taking money from a Cub Scout pack. Twenty-six year-old Malcom Gee was arrested by the Long Beach Police Department. He’s charged with embezzlement by trust. Gee is alleged to…

Vehicle burglaries in Biloxi

Biloxi police is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects related to the burglary of multiple vehicles. The Biloxi Police Department received complaints of numerous vehicle burglaries in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard during which time various items…

Regions Bank robber arrested

On February 14, 2018 at approximately 11:30 am an off duty Gulfport Police Officer observed a male who matched the description of the Region’s Bank robbery suspect in the area Crossroads Shopping Center. The off duty officer approached a nearby…

Regions Bank robbery

Today at about 1:30 p.m., Gulfport police responded to a reported bank robbery at Regions Bank on 9420 Highway 49 in Gulfport. Sources say the man walked into the branch and slipped the teller a note, proceeding to rob the…

Fourth arrest made in drive-by shooting

Biloxi police arrested the final suspect in a drive-by shooting that took place last September. Eighteen-year-old Timothy Brown of Gulfport is now in custody after months of investigation. Aseante Taylor, Javaris Ramsey, and Durente Yarbor were previously arrested in relation…

Vehicles being broken into in Biloxi

Last night, Biloxi police received multiple phone calls due to people reporting their vehicle had been broken into. The reports came from people who had parked their cars at Big Play Family Fun Center in Biloxi on Highway 90. Christopher…

Felony shoplifting

The D’Iberville Police Department has arrested three people for felony shoplifting and possession of stolen property. According to authorities, 37-year-old Andre McQuay from Mobile, Alabama, 36-year-old Brandon Shackelford from Amarillo, Texas, and 37-year-old Heather M. Parker from Mobile, Alabama are…

Wanted for grand larceny

The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved with a grand larceny at the Golden Nugget. The suspects stole a toolbox and various types of tools on December 26th, 2017 from a parked vehicle…

Television stolen from motel room in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying two people accused of stealing a 32 inch TV from a motel room on Highway 90. The suspects had access to a room not registered to them and removed the TV from the…

Charged with child abuse and neglect

Moss Point police are investigating allegations of felony child abuse and neglect after a five month old was brought in for treatment of flu like symptoms. It was discovered the child was also suffering from multiple fractures to his arm,…

Felony credit card fraud

A woman is behind bars following a credit card fraud report. Biloxi police arrested 32-year-old Christina Daughdrill on two felony credit card fraud warrants. She was taken into custody and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a…

The City of Moss Point discusses recent violence

Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a press conference to discuss the recent violence plaguing the City of Moss Point. His call for change comes after three people were shot during a home invasion during a Super Bowl party,…

Mayor King address violent crime in Moss Point

Last night, there was another shooting in Moss Point, this time on Washington Drive. Police say a man showed up to Singing River Hospital with a gunshot wound overnight. He’s listed in stable condition. On the heels of the recent…

Former Pascagoula star sentenced to prison

A former Pascagoula and University of Florida quarterback was sentenced to three months in prison for his involvement in a $20 million healthcare fraud conspiracy orchestrated by a former Gator teammate. Shane Matthews, who played 14 years in the NFL,…

Residential burglary arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars for residential burglary in the 200 block of Dewey Circle that occurred in January. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Michael Lee Jr. was arrested on a warrant for the report of burglary in Biloxi.…

Women suspected of shoplifting

The Biloxi police are also asking for public assistance identifying two women wanted for questioning in relation to another shoplifting case at the Belk inside the Edgewater Mall. On January 25th, they stole over one thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise.…