City of Picayune names new assistant police chief
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune’s new police leadership team continues to take shape. New Police Chief James Bolton has named Rhonda Johnson as the department’s assistant…
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Picayune Police Department warns residents of scam
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is warning against a scam going around. Citizens are receiving calls about an active warrant. Police warning the scammers are giving valid…
City of Picayune names new chief of police
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune has named its next police chief. Assistant Chief James Bolton will take over the department following the retirement of current Chief Joe Quave in September. Bolton brings 35 years of law enforcement experience…
Two Picayune Police K-9 units achieve annual detection certification
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On July 30, two of the Picayune Police Department’s K9 officers attended a certification test hosted by the Mobile Police Department. Officer Jennifer Callais…
Picayune Police Department achieves national accreditation
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department has achieved national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation. The department says this is a distinguished recognition of professional excellence in public safety.…
Picayune Police Department rolls out special cruiser for Autism Awareness Month
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- April is Autism Awareness Month, the Picayune Police Department shared pictures of their special cruiser. The department says it is a time…
Picayune man facing 17 felony counts after being accused of taking unlawful images with a hidden camera
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man is behind bars and facing 17 felony charges following a year-long investigation into images taken of people…
Picayune Police Department reports sharp decrease in crime while saving city over $1 million
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After four complete years under police chief Joe Quave, the Picayune Police Department has seen drastic changes…
Picayune police chief graduates from leadership academy
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave has graduated from the State Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. The 12-week course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to address…
Picayune PD mourning the loss of Detective James Burch
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Detective James Burch died Friday prior to a medical procedure. Burch served in the…
Picayune police searching for hit and run suspect
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is looking for a suspect in a hit and run that took place over the weekend. Around 10 p.m. Halloween night,…
Picayune PD completes K9 handler course in Alabama
The Picayune Police Department is highlighting K9 Nitro and Handler Sgt. Chris Penton. Both completed the K9 Handler Course at Cougar Creek K9 in Troy, Alabama. K9 Nitro…
Picayune Police Department welcomes new bomb-sniffing K9
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department has just welcomed a bomb sniffing K9 to its ranks. Meet Nitro, a 19-month-old British Labrador retriever. Sgt. Chris Penton was selected…
Picayune PD hosting Night out against Crime
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is hosting their Night out against Crime on October 7. Chief Joe Quave joins us with the details. The Night out against…
Man arrested after officers find drugs in car, in his underwear
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police are sharing that officers pulled over a suspect with four outstanding warrants. Justin Stokes was pulled over August 25th around 4 PM after failing to stop at a stop sign. Probable cause allowed officers to…
Picayune Police Department increases effectiveness of drug busts, leading to decrease in offenses
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's in the news every day: drugs making their way into the hands of community members, changing lives forever. "If a community thinks…
Police recover drugs, guns, and alligators at Picayune home
Picayune Police raided a house on Glenwood Street on Wednesday and confiscated more than 5o pounds of marijuana, mushrooms, steroids, 14 firearms — and eight alligators…
Picayune Police offering straw to keep pets warm
The Picayune Police Department is offering a way to keep outdoor animals warm. On Saturday, Picayune Animal Control will be delivering straw to residents to keep pets warm. The offer isn't just for the city, those in Pearl River County…
Picayune Police hosting community pumpkin painting event
The Picayune Police Department hosting a Halloween event this weekend. The public is invited to paint a pumpkin with a cop on October 19th! Anyone interested needs to head to the Picayune Walmart between 10 AM and 1 PM. The…
Special agent's battle against breast cancer ignites community support
After serving her community for 20 years — giving her all to keep them safe — Special Agent Christa Groom is learning to let other people take care of…
Special Olympics Torch Run in Picayune
The City of Picayune played host to the Special Olympics Torch Run! Special Olympic athletes and members of local law enforcement agencies carried the Special Olympics Torch Down Goodyear Boulevard…
Wanted for aggravated assault in Pearl River County
Picayune police officers and Pearl River County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man accused of aggravated assault. Just before 10 Saturday night, Picayune police officers responded to…
Picayune Police Department breaks ground on new station
The Picayune Police Department is now breaking ground on a new home. City officials, council members, and the Picayune Police Department gathered around the site for a ground…
Picayune Police Department getting a new station
The Picayune Police Department is getting a new station. The current station was built in 1978 and is shared with the Picayune courts. The new police department and courthouse…