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 Police Department
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.…
Police Departments release citation numbers for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Cruisin’ the Coast wrapped up this weekend with police in Biloxi noting a significant decrease in citations compared to last…
Gulfport PD offering basic fire arm safety class
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is offering a basic firearm safety class. The classes take place on November 5 and 6 from 6 p.m. to 9…
Gulfport officers graduate from academy
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department shared the news of officers graduating from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officers Kalie Vo, Isaac Payne, and Tanesha Stokes all completed this…
Justin Herring Memorial Blizzard Battle brings friendly competition to Gulfport on Miracle Treat Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport's Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day in a unique way on Thursday. Members of the Gulfport…
Gulfport PD hosting 2025 National Night Out event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of year again where police departments on the Coast and across the country are organizing events to connect with the communities they…
Gulfport officer returns to light duty following motorcycle accident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport police office is returning to light duty following a motorcycle accident in April. Sgt. Jason Cuevas was on his motorcycle when he…
Gulfport sees increase in car break-ins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --Gulfport Police Department says the city has seen a recent increase in vehicle break-ins, with many of the cars being burglarized while unlock. It's a problem…
Gulfport Police pick up alligator from school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You never know what the job might bring, Gulfport Police were called to a local school due to an alligator on Wednesday. The alligator was brought…
NEW DETAILS: Man charged with First-Degree Murder after Saturday shooting at Gulfport function
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)--Gulfport Police have charged a 24-year-old man with First-Degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing another man at an event Saturday afternoon. Tyran Gable is also charged with aggravated assault in this shooting, which stemmed from a child…
Veterans tour the Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport police hosting a few veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home today. The veterans toured the police facility and met with the SWAT Team. As a special treat, a…
Runaway children found in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department located two runaway children, Summer Moore and A’nyla Moore, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Summer Moore is described as a 12-year-old black female, 5’1” tall, weighing 100 lbs., with brown eyes and black-and-purple braided hair. She was last…
Gulfport PD searching for man wanted for manslaughter
Gulfport Police are searching for a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November. Gulfport Police say Ellis Townsend assaulted a 75-year-old just before 11:30 the morning of November 18th, 2024. Townsend was on duty…
WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter rides along with Gulfport Police Department - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
To honor National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter shadowed Gulfport PD to experience a police officer's daily life. She got paired with the narcotics team as they monitor…
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport hosting fall festival
The Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting their fall festival on October 19th. Head over to the church from 2 PM to 4 PM, fun also happening at Bayou View Park.…