Thanks from the Golden State
A heartwarming story came full circle today. Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania returned from a trip to California where he had a chance to meet up with some big fans. They say a simple thank you can go a long…
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Purple Ribbons for Domestic Violence Awareness
There’s a good reason why Gulfport police cars will be cruising around with purple ribbons tied to their vehicles during October. The purple ribbon represents domestic violence awareness. The Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Non-violence teamed up with police to…
Gulfport Police Community Meeting
The Gulfport Police Department held their third and final community meeting this evening at the West Side Community Center. The series of meetings was an effort to combat crime in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley has our full report.…
Gulfport Police Community Meeting
After two murders this week, tonight the Gulfport Police Department will be holding their third and final community meeting against crime. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport with details on tonight’s meeting.
Gulfport PD Community Meeting
Tonight the Gulfport Police Department is inviting the community out to the Orange Grove Community Center. The meeting is all a part of a strategic planning process for how the police department will operate over the next five years. It’s…
Meeting to Improve Police Encounters
Police interactions with civilians are a hot topic in light of recent national events. It’s a topic that Gulfport police wanted to address the public on tonight. At the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, young and old residents filled…
Gulfport Police Department Holding Public Meetings
The Gulfport Police Department is building for the future and they want your input. Starting tomorrow night, the Gulfport Police Department will be holding a series of community meetings seeking public opinion. Gulfport PD is trying to construct a strategic…
Gulfport Man Sentenced for Shooting Law Enforcement Officer
GULFPORT MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS FOR SHOOTING OF GULFPORT OFFICER AFTER FLEEING TRAFFIC STOP Gulfport, MS- District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Corey Donald Johnson, age 23, of Gulfport, pled guilty Tuesday morning to Aggravated Assault on a…
How to Better Interact with Police Event
Gulfport police say in order to keep the peace in our community, it’s important to know how to interact with law enforcement. An event put on at a local church is the first of many centered on better communication with…
Food and Gifts Donated to Gulfport Police
Gulfport police officers started their day with some Chick-Fil-A, thanks to two women who dropped off the breakfast this morning. The two ladies wanted to show their appreciation for local law enforcement and decided to do it with a meal.…
Police Increase Check Points
News 25’s Laurene Callander tells us about "police check points" to ensure safety along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Kindness towards Gulfport K-9s
A local business owner organized a fundraiser to purchase something special for the K-9s in the Gulfport Police Department. Connie Call, owner of the local dog walking company ‘Pet Parent Paradise’, raised about $4,500 to purchase vests for the K-9…
UPDATE: Coroner Releases Identity of Gulfport Death
The Gulfport Police Department responded to the 8000 block of 34th Avenue at 10:34 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a deceased, adult male. Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove, identified the victim as 63-year-old, Aaron Wilson of Gulfport.…
BREAKING: Man Dies After Being Tased by Police Officer
On April 23, 2016 at approximately 4:27 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Shaggy's Restaurant located at 1724 East Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of an erratic/ disorderly male inside the business. Upon arrival, officers were given…
Gulfport Police Seeking Murder Suspect
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Jaquarius Shields on the charge of murder. On April 9th, police responded to a shooting at the Dolan Commons Apartments. When officers arrived they located an adult male…
Random Acts of Kindness to Gulfport Police
Gulfport police officers put their lives on the line every day, not expecting a pat on the back. But lately, someone has been taking notice. "When I got ready to pay my bill, I got this note from my waitress...had…
Citizens Police Academy
The Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2016 spring session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. The purpose of the academy is to establish better communication between citizens and police. The academy consists of eight three-hour classes that…
Halloween Safety Tips
On October 31st, 2014, the Gulfport Police Department will conduct extra patrols in the neighborhoods to ensure the safety of the children participating in trick or treating.
Gulfport Police Officers and Civilians Recognized
Twice a year, the Gulfport Police Department holds an awards ceremony to ensure the hard work and great deeds of their officers doesn’t go unrecognized.
Police Teach Leadership
This afternoon, 35 young people graduated from the Gulfport Police Department’s Leadership Academy.
Gulfport Police Department Asks for Body Cameras
Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania is asking the City Council to look into funding for his department to obtain cameras
Gulfport Police Department Honor Their Fallen
As National Police Week continues, police departments across the Gulf Coast continue to hold ceremonies to honor their own fallen officers.
Gulfport PD Still Investigating Overnight Shooting; One Dead
Gulfport Police spent most of Wednesday morning searching for evidence after a late night shooting left a 19 year old dead and a 26 year old male hospitalized.
Gulfport PD Officer Involved in Shooting on Hwy. 49
A routine, single vehicle accident late Thursday night on Highway 49 left one man dead, not from the accident, but from a Gulfport Police officer's firearm.