Gulfport Police Department

Gulfport PD raising awareness for breast cancer

The Gulfport Police Department is raising awareness for breast cancer in a unique way. Two police cruisers from the department have been retro-fitted with pink decals including a pink ribbon on the hood. The cruisers will be available for showcase…

Update on Gulfport officers injured during I-10 crash

We have an update on three Gulfport police officers struck by a car while responding to an accident earlier this week. It happened Wednesday morning around 8:30 on Interstate 10 westbound. A car traveling in the left lane struck three…

Kangaroo on the loose in Gulfport

If you live in the Gulfport area, be sure to be on the lookout for a kangaroo! While on a visit to a summer camp with fellow-animals from Wild Acres Wildlife photography, "Jojo" was frightened by the weather, causing him…

BREAKING: Shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport Police are currently on scene investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of 28th Street. One victim has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. News 25 has a reporter headed to the scene and will update…

Shots fired in Gulfport at Oxford Point Apartments

Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the Oxford Point Apartment Complex. We're told two juveniles were transported to a local hospital in connection with the shooting. News 25's Gabby Easterwood joins us live from the scene with more.

Missing Person- Terri Anna Johnson

On May 20, 2019, at approximately 8:02 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department received a report of missing person Terri Anna Johnson. It is reported that Johnson was last seen at her residence on May 20, 2019 around 2:45 p.m.. Family members stated that they…

Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Another emotional day on the Coast as the Gulfport Police Department held their annual Police Memorial Ceremony. During the memorial, officials took time to remember the officers who were killed in the line of duty at the Gulfport Police Department.…

Crafting for Moms: Home Depot seminar

Gulfport Police Department is back at it again for another Home Depot workshop and this time it will have mothers in mind. This Saturday, children in the community will have a chance to handcraft a special gift for mom. Gulfport…

Gulfport Amnesty Program

The City of Gulfport is joining the list of cities on the Coast this year offering an amnesty program. The program gives a chance for anyone to clear warrants or fines without the chance of being arrested. The program runs…

Gulfport PD visit Orange Grove Elementary for lunch

It’s not every day you see the local police chief at your child’s school, but Gulfport’s men and women in blue were out in full force at Orange Grove Elementary School today. Protect and serve: that’s what these Gulfport police…

Gulfport armed robbery suspect arrested

Saturday night, the Gulfport police department made an arrest related to a recent string of armed robberies. Twenty-two-year old Rickardo Ambrose of Gulfport was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery. Ambrose most recently is accused of robbing…

Man identified in Gulfport shooting last night

The Harrison County coroner has released the name of the man who was shot and killed last night in Gulfport. Coroner Gary Hargrove says 31 year old Demeatrius Blakely of Gulfport died from a gunshot wound. Police received a call…

Gulfport Police Department featured on ‘Cops’

Gulfport police made their TV debut tonight on one of America’s longest running TV shows ‘Cops.’ Gulfport police officers and their family and friends gathered at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to watch the debut. The filming for this episode took…

Gulfport PD to be featured on ‘Cops’

‘Whatcha gonna do’ when the Gulfport Police Department comes across your television screen in an upcoming episode of “Cops.” Lieutenant Tony Alves and Officer Victor Moreno are featured on the show. Producers of “Cops” participated in ride-alongs with the Gulfport…

Gulfport PD holds gun safety class

From experienced to inexperienced owners of firearms, the Gulfport Police Department plans to educate the Coast with their civilian gun safety class. For about 20 years, the Gulfport Police Department holds a $25 introductory course on basic firearm safety, covering…

Gulfport PD hosting civilian gun safety class

According to the Gulfport Police Department, accidents involving guns happen all too often across the U.S. So officials at the station are doing something to help. The Gulfport Police Department will be hosting a civilian gun safety class on January…

Gulfport PD raising awareness for breast cancer

Even police vehicles can look pretty in pink as the Gulfport Police Department wrapped one of their vehicles to raise awareness for breast cancer. Officers will hit the streets of Gulfport in this Durango and feature different breast cancer survivors…

GULFPORT POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING BODY

Gulfport police need help identifying the male body that was discovered in Bayou Bernard Monday evening. The body is described as a white male, mid 40's to 50's, about 5'9" to 5’10", 200 pounds, dark hair, beard, and a gold…

Citizen Police Academy in Gulfport

The Gulfport Police Department will allow locals to be in their shoes for the 2018 fall session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy consists of seven three-hour classes that will be held on Thursday at 6, starting September 20th.…

Guns vs. Hoses rib eating challenge

It is guns vs. hoses at Texas Road House in Gulfport this Saturday where the Gulfport Fire Department will take on the police department in a rib eating contest. The contest takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Armed suspect shot by Gulfport police

A reportedly armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 1,000 block of West Birch Drive. The Gulfport Police Department has been investigating…

Gulfport officer injured overseas

A Gulfport police officer who is deployed overseas was significantly injured during military action. Officer Manuel Santos is a tech sergeant in the Mississippi Air Guard. He sustained a severe concussion, lacerations, as well as neck and back injuries. He…