harrison county

Victim identified in deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County

The victim in the deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County on Monday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 24-year-old Jaelan Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina died when his pickup truck crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer…

Matt Haley wins Harrison County Sheriff's race

Matt Haley pulled ahead late and has won the Harrison County Sheriff's race over Louis Elias. The Republican candidates have no opposition for the general election in November, making the winner of this primary the new sheriff -- succeeding a…

Gulfport man jailed on child porn charges

A Gulfport man was jailed Friday charged with possession of child pornography. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 33-year-old Charles Edward Riley Jr.,  was arrested after investigation began with Pass Christian and then adopted by the sheriff's office. A juvenile…

Harrison County sheriff warns of phone scam

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson warns citizens there is a telephone scam going on citizens should beware of. Peterson said scammers are calling residents in the area, using names of employees of his office, saying the resident needs to pay…