Kidnapping sentence
Today a habitual offender was sentenced to 30 years in prison for charges of kidnapping. In February 2016, 41-year-old Maurice Pugh grabbed a woman by her neck outside of Club Blue Envy in Gulfport and carried her away. When he…
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Couple arrested for carjacking and kidnapping in Pascagoula
A Tennessee couple is behind bars in Jackson County for allegedly carjacking and kidnapping a man. Authorities are crediting a female jogger who acted as a Good Samaritan for the quick arrest. According to police, Tommy Hill and Christie Burnett…
Alleged Kidnapping Waveland
Waveland police say it is an unclear whether or not a child was abducted near the woods line of the Walmart parking lot off of Highway 90. A witness told police they saw a man grab a female child who…
Cameron May’s trial begins today in Jackson County
In Jackson County, trial begins today for the man accused of sexually assaulting and severely beating a woman in Ocean Springs. Cameron May is charged with one count of kidnapping, one count of sexual battery, and two counts of aggravated…
Mobile man behind bars after police chase
This weekend a chase took police from across the Gulf Coast on a pursuit from Pascagoula to Biloxi. Between gunfire and high speeds, no one was injured thanks to quick police work and cooperation. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us…
Bond set for men accused of carjacking in Biloxi
A Harrison County judge has set bond for the two men accused of kidnapping and carjacking over the weekend. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Colton James Delaughter and 23-year-old William Jason Stockstill, both of Picayune, for allegedly stealing a victim’s car in…
Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping and Rape
A Gulfport man was found guilty of kidnapping, forcible sexual intercourse, and aggravated assault by a Harrison County jury this afternoon. Fifty-six year-old Andrew Cruse Jr. of Gulfport was sentenced to life in prison on all three counts and will…
Simon City Royals Kidnap Other Members
Three Gulfport Simon City Royals gang members are behind bars and charged with kidnapping two other Simon City Royals. According to Gulfport Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Bromen, Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Blaklyn Taylor, 28-year-old Brett Ridens and 26-year-old Elizabeth…
Three Suspects Wanted for Armed Robbery in Gulfport
Police continue to search for three men in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping at the Arlington Square apartments in Gulfport. A man told police on Thursday morning he was held up by three armed black men who entered…
Kidnapping and Sexual Battery Suspect Arrested
Gulfport police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Dallas for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assault his ex-girlfriend. Investigators say Dallas and the victim were arguing over the phone, when Dallas arrived at the Magnolia State apartment complex. They then fought and choked the…
Attempted kidnapping story changes
Biloxi police say a boy who reported someone tried to kidnap him on the way to school this morning wasn’t telling the whole truth. Police confirmed the 9 year old changed his story after reporting he escaped a potential kidnapper…
Kidnap and Attempted Rape Arrest
Gulfport police arrested a man accused of attempted rape and kidnapping in the area of club BluEnvy in Gulfport. Thirty-nine year-old Maurice Pugh of Laurel is accused of grabbing a female by the neck and dragging her off the grounds of…
Two Biloxi Men Charged in Kidnapping
Two Biloxi men are facing kidnapping charges after police say they snatched a 5-year-old child from an elementary school in South Georgia today.
New Details Emerge About Gulfport Kidnapping
New details have been released about Wednesday’s kidnapping in Gulfport and the police are asking for the public’s assistance.
Update on Kidnapping
A kidnapping has police investigating one local hotel.
Live at Value Place Hotel with Breaking News
News 25's Nick Patrick live at the scene of a possible kidnapping.
Homeless Comm. Speaks Out in Defense of Kidnapping Suspect
The homeless community is speaking out after a member of their camp was arrested for rape and kidnapping.
Update: Person in Custody After Bound Woman Discovered in Lowe's Parking Lot
Andrew Clinton Cruse Jr., 54, is now in custody following the discovery of a bound woman in a local Lowe's parking lot.
Gulfport PD Arrest 4 People Involved in Kidnapping & Robbery
Gulfport Police arrested four individuals Wednesday for stolen property and other charges, but the four are also suspected to be in connection with a robbery and kidnapping that occurred less than two weeks ago.