Gulfport Police detective named Kiwanis Officer of the Quarter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is sharing one of their own was named the Kiwanis Officer of the Quarter. Detective Rachael Corrin is taking home…
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Behind the Badge: A look at the Gulfport PD Interdiction Unit
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Policing is usually a fast-paced job, but for Gulfport’s interdiction unit, catching criminals often comes down to patience. After spending an evening…
Gulfport Police Deputy Commander Paul Podlin retiring after 29 years
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is sharing that Deputy Commander Paul Podlin is retiring after 29 years. He first joined the department on May…
Gulfport man charged in June 17 shooting incident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two other people injured earlier this month. According to the Gulfport Police Department, 43-year-old Dawonne Jones was arrested on June 24 and charged…
Gulfport Police warn of impersonation scam claiming missed jury duty, fake arrest warrants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another law enforcement scam is making the rounds in Gulfport. The caller for this scam poses as an officer and…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting near Engram Drive; One person injured
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigation a shooting. Police responded to a call of shots fired around 3:30 near Engram Avenue. Once on scene, officers found one person suffering from injuries. That victim is currently receiving medical…
Vehicle struck by train near intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A vehicle was struck by a train near the intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle, and they…
Clocking In with Spencer: Spencer steps into tactical gear with Gulfport SWAT team
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Spencer is trading in the news desk for tactical gear on this week’s edition of Clocking in with Spencer. WXXV…
Man, vehicle connected to March incident in Gulfport identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department has identified a man and vehicle in connection with an incident that happened on March 19, 2026. Anyone with information regarding this person’s identity or where he may be is asked to call…
Gulfport police honor fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
Gulfport police officers and members of the community gathered Friday morning to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The department’s annual law enforcement…
Behind the Badge: A look inside Gulfport PD’s Criminal Investigative Division
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting a look inside the cases that don’t end when the cameras turn off. Detectives with the Gulfport Police Department say…
Local church giving back to Gulfport PD with appreciation lunch during National Police Week
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)- Handsboro Baptist Church will open its doors to the Gulfport Police Department during National Police Week with a special police appreciation lunch on Wednesday, May 13. The lunch, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is designed…
Shooting investigation underway on Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting on Dedeaux Road near Latimer Road at a business. According to police, an individual shot into a vehicle just before 6pm on Wednesday. GPD says no one was…
Behind the Badge: Gulfport PD Narcotics Unit
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- From drugs to guns, these Gulfport police officers patrol undercover to keep crimes off the streets. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley joins their narcotics team for…
Behind the Badge: night patrol with Gulfport Police Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Over the next few weeks, WXXV will be taking viewers Behind the Badge and showcasing what day-to-day operations look like for the…
Gulfport PD invites community to Autism Safety Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department will be hosting an Autism Safety Day at their headquarters. This event takes place April 18. From 10 a.m. to noon,…
Gulfport Police Department expands force with new officers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Police welcomed three new officers into their ranks. Officers Makayla Plattenburg, Destin Billings, and Jamee Bye all passed the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport…
Gulfport police encourage safety regarding online reselling apps as spring cleaning heats up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --Facebook Marketplace and other resell apps are growing in popularity and when a big deal is irresistible, it’s important to…
UPDATE: Missing vulnerable adult in Gulfport found safely
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport Police say a vulnerable adult with autism was found safely Friday night after being reported missing for much of the day. Gulfport Police gave the update 31-year-old Rodney Black Jr. late Friday night.
Teen charged in Friday night Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A 17-year-old male is behind bars after a shooting Friday night in Gulfport. Police say it happened around 9:13 p.m. at the corner of 28th Street and Hudson Avenue. A 14-year-old boy was found at the scene…
UPDATE: Two arrested in Friday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection to a shooting on 28th Street Friday night. The 14 and 16 year old teens are each facing one count of Aggravated Assault. That shooting happened just after…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 49 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 49 on Wednesday night, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the crash happened in the 9120 block of Highway 49, and…
Gulfport Police Department welcomes new officers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming four new officers into their ranks. Officers Nawrot, Reece-Woodard, Massman, and Turner all graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy.…
Gulfport PD recognized by Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police were recognized as the ‘Dynamic Group of the Year’ by the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast.…