Jackson County Sheriff’s Department sends off DNA samples of Baby Jane Doe II
On June 28th, 1988, two men fishing in the Pascagoula River near the wildlife management area in Wade found an infant’s body, which…
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Saddling up! Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo
An annual event to help out the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is coming back to life this year. The annual Jackson County Sheriff’s Rodeo will kick back up again this year after last year’s event was canceled due to…
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell donates van to Calhoun County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received information that another Mississippi sheriff’s department was in need of a new van so Sheriff Mike Ezell jumped into action to make sure they were taken care of. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. searching for person who made bomb threat at East Central High
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for the person who made a bomb threat Thursday morning at East Central High School. The threat was written on the wall of one of the boys’ restrooms. Sheriff Mike Ezell says students were…
Diamond Championship Wrestling hosting Santa Wears a Badge benefit
‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season of body slams courtesy of Diamond Championship Wrestling! The wrestling promotion will host two action packed events Saturday, December 12th and December 19th. DCW is teaming…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. to announce new findings in Baby Jane Doe case Friday
It’s been nearly 38 years since Jackson County authorities pulled a toddler’s lifeless body from Dog River beneath the west bound lane of I-10 in Pascagoula. To this day, authorities have never been able to identify her.…
‘Santa Wears a Badge’ campaign under way at Jackson County Sheriff’s Department
Across the Coast, local organizations and groups are helping make the holidays a little better for those less fortunate this season. One of those organizations is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. They recently kicked off their annual…
2 Biloxi men charged in shooting of 96-year-old man who allegedly shot one suspect's dog
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Jackson County Sheriff's investigators have charged two Biloxi men with shooting a 96-year old man on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 19-year old John Jalen Blackston and 21-year old James…
Disturbing Scam: Messages with images of dismembered body parts sent with threat "You're next."
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
Jackson County sheriff warns of phone scam sending distributing images
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a disturbing phone scam that’s happened to at least two people recently. Sheriff Mike Ezell says they’ve received text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The pictures are sent with the…
43-year-old Escatawpa man hospitalized following shooting Wednesday night
ESCATAWPA, Miss. (WXXV) — A 43-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot in Escatawpa on Wednesday night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 10:00 p.m., deputies found the man on the side of the road on Highway 613, near…
Overnight shooting in St. Martin leaves one man dead
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting overnight in Jackson County. Investigators found the body of a man lying near the intersection of Amherst and Hamilton Drive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the body…
Jackson County Sheriff: Five arrests made in gang-related shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three more suspects have been charged in a gang-related shooting that injured two people Saturday, April 18. A total of five arrests have now been made in connection to the alleged crimes. 22-year-old Quincy Brown…
Three men arrested after armed carjacking, shooting leaves two people hospitalized in Jackson County
Update (posted at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): There have been new developments in this story. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2020/04/21/jackson-county-sheriff-five-arrests-made-gang-related-shootings-st-martin/ Original Story (posted at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three men were arrested Monday after…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. issues warning about vehicle break-ins
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been investigating a series of car break-ins over the last few days. They say the break ins have been committed with in the late night, early hours in the Harleston community near Lilly-Coleman Road.…
Be on the lookout: Man in custody escapes from Ocean Springs Hospital
At about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Marshall Williams escaped from Ocean Springs Hospital. According to authorities, Williams was in custody on four active felony warrants at the time of his escape. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Williams was able to push a…
Fifteen year old arrested in stabbing
Fifteen year old Tyler Reed has been arrested following a stabbing in Escatawpa on Christmas night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Reed is charged as an adult with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing 37 year old David Woodard in…
Man in standoff with Jackson County deputies with nearly seven hours
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies were in a standoff this morning with a man who barricaded himself inside his home. Deputies responded to a call around 3 a.m. that a gun had been shot inside a home on Farm Road in…
Stand-off in Vancleave
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was in a standoff this morning with a man who barricaded himself inside his home in Vancleave. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Scam phone calls in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department has received reports of scam phone calls claiming to be represented by them. Reports flooded in over the weekend of residents receiving calls from people claiming to be a part of the Pascagoula Police Department and…
‘Santa Wears a Badge’ toy distribution
Toy distribution for ‘Santa Wears a Badge’ will help over 60 families enjoy a wonderful holiday this year. The distribution benefits all families with three to six kids in the household. The toys will cater to children from all ages.…
State adds new troopers to make Coast roads safer
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K works to keep the roads safe in all six coastal counties. Just like any job in law enforcement, the role of a state trooper comes with putting their own safety at risk. Today, News 25’s…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating death of 12-year-old boy
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, dispatchers got a call that the boy was found unresponsive at his home in the Helena community. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a…
BREAKING: Father Accused of Beating His Son Is Charged With Two Additional Counts of Felony Child Abuse
A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted 25-year-old, Nathan Blake McCrory, on four counts of felony child abuse. Sheriff, Mike Ezell, tells News25 McCrory's bond is now revoked after he violated the conditions of his bond. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department…