Wanted man’s face plastered on Highway 49 billboard
Gulfport police and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers need your help finding a man accused of sexual assault. They’re hoping a billboard on Highway 49 in Gulfport will do…
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Community cleanup to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
A group of volunteers spent their morning cleaning up parts of Gulfport as a day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Christene Brice said,…
Gaston Point community gathered for ‘saving our community’ forum
Deadly situations have been happening in the Gaston Point community recently and now leaders are working together to address the issues. The Gulfport NAACP chapter hosted a…
Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. "Honestly, it's a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure…
Missing teen last seen in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. 16-year-old Marian Nyeshia-Oshae Powell, of Gulfport, was last seen near Highland Avenue on November 17th wearing a black and yellow jacket. Powell has black hair…
Gulfport Police, DEA, U.S. Attorney's Office teams up for narcotics, weapons bust
The Gulfport Police Department, D.E.A., and USAO announce arrests Tuesday of five people in connection with distribution of narcotics and firearms charges. Nigel Saunders, Sernareo Barnett and D’Laun Ball, all of Gulfport, and Mary Matthews and Jamaar Saunders of Biloxi,…
Retired Lt. Jeff Necaise, 25-year veteran of Gulfport Police Department, dies at 56
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Retired Lieutenant Jeffrey "Jeff" Necaise, who served with the Gulfport Police Department for more than 25 years, has died. According to his obituary, Necaise passed away Monday, September 14. He was 56-years-old. The Gulfport Police Department…
Gulfport Police searching for 16-year-old suspect in drive-by shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police are looking for a teenager believed to be the shooter in a drive-by shooting nearly two weeks ago. On Thursday, August 26, 2021, just after 12:00 noon, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the…
Suspect in fatal shooting on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport has surrendered himself to authorities
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Police have now identified the suspect as 27-year-old Demonte Williams. Williams has since surrendered himself to authorities. He is charged with…
Gulfport Police searching for "armed and dangerous" 17-year-old suspect in connection to Wednesday night shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting that took place late Wednesday night. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a local hospital at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after a receiving…
Police have located "armed and dangerous" person in connection to Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have located the person believed to be responsible for a shooting last week. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area hospital after receiving a call about…
Man wanted in connection to drive-by shooting Tuesday evening arrested by Gulfport Police
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The man police believe to be responsible for a drive-by shooting in Gulfport on Tuesday is now behind bars. Officers with the Gulfport Police Department arrested 19-year-old Jason Latrell McBeath early Wednesday morning. Jail records show…
Gulfport Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead inside burned vehicle early Sunday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A homicide investigation is now underway after a man was found dead inside of a burned vehicle early Sunday morning. The Gulfport Police Department says a vehicle was reported on fire in the 13000 block of…
Gulfport woman charged in arson, robbery cases
A Gulfport woman has been charged in a burglary and arson case. Gulfport Police said in a press release that Sumer Ree Treadaway, 42, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of arson and one count of burglary of…
Two arrested in Gulfport shooting on South Carolina Avenue
Two arrests have been made in a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Police arrested 19-year-old Brandon Pittman on one count of aggravated assault and 20-year-old Unkeem Hollis on two counts of shooting into a vehicle and…
Police: Suspect dead following hostage situation in Gulfport early Thursday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in the 100 block of David…
Vehicle runs off Hwy 90, fatally hits person walking on beach in Gulfport; driver hospitalized
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead and another has been sent to the hospital after a vehicle veered off the road and onto the beach in Gulfport. A spokesperson with the Gulfport Police Department tells WXXV that shortly…
Chris Ryle sworn-in as Gulfport police chief
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
Retirement parade for Police Chief Leonard Papania
Sirens were blaring outside of the Gulfport Police Department this morning as officers threw a parade for their soon-to-be-retired chief. Police Chief Leonard Papaina waved as his officers and members of the Gulfport fire and police departments drove by. Papania…
Gulfport law enforcement holding Q&A session on Facebook
What better time for the ‘Extend a Hand Help a Friend’ organization to host a Q&A with Gulfport law enforcement. At 3 p.m. on Facebook Live, you will have the chance to ask Chief Leonard Papania questions surrounding police interactions…
Two suspects arrested in connection to deadly Monday morning shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Monday that left one man dead and another injured. The Gulfport Police Department say they have arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the…
Gulfport Police looking for two individuals after shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Monday morning
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead and another is injured after an early morning shooting on Monday. Gulfport Police say they responded at about 12:44 a.m. to a report of a shooting at 3318 39th Avenue. Detectives were able…
Gulfport Police: Boy in critical condition after shooting Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at around 5:51 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a "juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound." The victim was transported to…
Man charged with aggravated assault after shooting 2 people in Gulfport on Sunday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault after injuring two people in a shooting Sunday. On May 3, 2020, at approximately 6:37 p.m., officers from the Gulfport Police Department responded to a…