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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Harrison County sheriff’s deputies will soon be equipped with state of the art body cameras. The department recently purchased 68 cameras for an overall total of about $450,000. The equipment did not cost taxpayers a dime. The sheriff’s department used…
After nearly sacrificing his life to stop an armed robbery, Gulfport resident Damon Scott was officially honored as a hero. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department held a ceremony to honor Scott this morning. Heroes don’t always wear capes. Gulfport resident…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating two people wanted for questioning in a murder investigation. Tracey Dubose and Eric Lashay Boykin Sr. are also wanted for felony drug charges. If you have any information…
The sheriff’s department has a new way for residents to stay informed about what’s going on in Harrison County. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new app that will send out alerts to keep residents up-to-date on traffic,…
An accident on Vidalia Rd. Injured two people and shut down the roadway for some time. The Harrison County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of this two vehicle head-on collision that happened around 2:45 pm Saturday. Fire units from…
Local law enforcement will be putting their cooking skills to use to help provide relief for first responders in Louisiana. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says more than half of the officers they’ll be feeding lost everything in the floods.…