Harrison County deputies shop with youth for rodeo gear
About 25 members of the Buddy Sports program, along with several Harrison County sheriff deputies, headed over to Academy Sports in Gulfport to get ready for the…
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Gulfport man sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery of Dollar General
A Gulfport man will spend 20 years in prison for the 2020 armed robbery of a Dollar General store. 24-year-old Aundra Cain pleaded guilty earlier this week and was sentenced today. Judge Larry Bourgeois also ordered the sentence run consecutive…
Law enforcement needs help identifying suspect who allegedly stole gun from car in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help to identify the person shown in this video. Investigators says…
Harrison County deputies connect with community at ‘Donuts with a Deputy’
This morning, Harrison County deputies enjoyed eating breakfast with people in the community. During ‘Donuts with a Deputy’ all were welcomed to head over to…
Grand Jury finds no criminal conduct by Harrison County Sheriff deputy in January shooting
The grand jury has investigated the circumstances leading up to the shooting of Reginald Michael Johnson by a deputy of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on January 15th, 2021. The grand jury makes the following report: “After full and deliberate…
Remembering Fallen Deputy Earl Wesley Phillips
This morning, law enforcement officers, friends, and family attended the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department’s Fallen Officer Ceremony. Bagpipes whistled, prayers were told, and the over 20 years of service Deputy Earl Wesley Phillips devoted to the Harrison…
Harrison County deputy cleared from criminal wrongdoing
A Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in a shooting on October 9th that left a Gulfport man injured. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the shooting happened after Harrison…
Law enforcement engage in high speed vehicle chase with wanted man from Scott County
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies were engaged in a high-speed vehicle chase earlier today. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a deputy spotted a vehicle traveling east on I-10 matching the description of a…
Gulfport PD and Harrison County Sheriff’s Dept. head to Louisiana
In response to the devastation Hurricane Laura has caused, the Gulfport Police Department is departing Monday to bring relief to the category four storm’s victims. Along with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Gulfport police will travel to the area to…
Camper trailer fire on Kiln-Delisle Road
The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a camper trailer fire just before midnight on Kiln-Delisle Road. When units arrived on scene the trailer was fully engulfed and a person was missing. After…
Appreciation breakfast for Harrison County Sheriff’s Dept.
The Gulfport Scottish Rite hosted the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department this morning for a breakfast in appreciation for all of their hard work in the community. This is their second year hosting this event. Last year, Gulfport fire and police…
Reel 'Em In! Harrison County Sheriff's Department Setting Up for Youth Fishing Rodeo This Weekend
Are your kids ready to rip some lips over the weekend at the Harrison County Sheriff's Office's 2019 Youth Fishing Rodeo? If so, here's what you need to know: On Saturday, October 12th, local youth ages three to 15 will…
Flags flown at half-staff in honor of Harrison County Deputy Glenn Everett Roe
Flags were flown at half-staff at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in honor of Harrison County Deputy Glenn Everett Roe. Deputy Roe was killed in an accident while he and his wife Melanie were riding their motorcycles in Jackson…
Investigation Launched into Cause of Fire that Damaged Mobile Home
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire in a mobile home that caused extensive damage. Both the Harrison County Fire Marshal’s Office and the sheriff’s department are working together to determine the origin of the fire.…
Red Ribbon Week
A two-fold message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School as National Red Ribbon Week begins to wrap. News 25’s Toni Miles takes to the school where the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department tied in another important message as Halloween is upon…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Dept. accepts donations for Florence
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is doing their part in helping with relief efforts in North Carolina. They’re collecting supplies today until Friday this week before heading to the East Coast on a road trip. Captain Craig Necaise says with…
[Warning: disturbing footage] Hancock County deputy patrol car strikes girl on bike
A seven-year-old girl, injured in a bike accident, is recovering today after being struck by a Hancock County sheriff’s K-9 car. Sheriff Ricky Adam released video of the incident today. The footage may be disturbing to some. This incident happened…
A new way to report suspicious activity within Harrison County schools
With the new school season in full swing, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced a new way to help prevent tragedies from happening in county schools. A new feature to the sheriff department’s app allows people to submit reports…
Staying one step ahead of scammers
Today in downtown Biloxi, seniors from across the Coast got a lesson in scam prevention. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department covered everything from phone scams to credit card theft in an effort to keep residents ahead of the curb as…
Harrison County deputy put on administrative leave
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy caught on camera pushing an inmate inside a transport van has been put on administrative leave. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 the deputy will remain on leave while the department investigates the circumstances and…
Pets on Patrol
A group of students at Three Rivers Elementary School have spent the last three weeks collecting hundreds of stuffed animals. Today, they donated the furry friends to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. While Pets on Patrol is a simple idea,…
End of Watch Ceremony
Forty-five years ago today, Harrison County Deputy Earl Wesley Phillips was shot and killed in the line of duty. Gone, but certainly not forgotten. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport where law enforcement, family,…
Officers give back
Today, a pair of siblings woke up to find their bikes had been stolen, but their holiday season will remain cheerful thanks to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. “We felt really scared because usually it happens to other people and…
Donuts with a Deputy
If you want to catch up with local Harrison County deputies, tomorrow you’ll have the chance. From 7 to 9 a.m. at Michael Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is hosting Donuts with a Deputy. Sheriff…