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Biloxi man arrested in connection with embezzlement case

A Biloxi man has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement case. Maj. Christopher DeBack said Michael Keith Walls, 37, was arrested Tuesday after an investigation into a missing vehicle. De Back said it was alleged that Walls borrowed the…

Biloxi Police asks public's help with shoplifting case

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to identify an unknown man who allegedly committed the crime of shoplifting at several locations in Biloxi this week. On Tuesday, the unknown male allegedly stole several alcoholic beverages, cases and bottles valued…

Biloxi woman charged in witness tampering case

A woman accused of trying to avoid a police investigation and receiving payment for it has been arrested by Biloxi Police. Janay Brunetta Ward, 21, of Biloxi was arrested Sunday on a warrant charging her with…

Gulfport Police investigate early-morning traffic fatality

Gulfport Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred early Friday morning. At about 2:09 a.m., officers responded to Highway 90 and Thornton Avenue, in reference to an overturned vehicle crash with injuries. The on-scene investigation revealed that a…

Biloxi man charged in auto burglary case

Biloxi Police on Sunday arrested a man on a warrant charging him with auto burglary. Major Christopher DeBack said Gregory Lee Melbert, 52, was arrested Sunday. The arrest was the result of a reported auto burglary that occurred in the…

Biloxi Police ask for help to locate teen runaway

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a 17-year-old runaway. Maj. Chris Deback said that on March 13, Michael T. Woods III ran away from his grandmother's home and has refused to return. His grandmother is his guardian.…

Coffee with a Cop in Long Beach this Friday morning

If you are looking to have a cup of joe with local law enforcement, or would simply like to thank our police officers, tomorrow is your chance! Gabrielle Rose from the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce stopped…

Man arrested for assaulting Biloxi police officer

In Biloxi, a man has been charged with assault on a police officer. On Wednesday, Biloxi police arrested 53-year-old James Andrew Padgett of Pensacola, Florida on a charge of simple assault of a law enforcement officer after an assault complaint…

Caught On Camera: Police Save Choking Baby in Florida

(WESH)  A Kissimmee, Florida police officer was in the right place at the right time when a baby began choking on a goldfish cracker. Footage from the officer's body camera shows the dramatic moment Amanda Zimmerman handed her lifeless 18-month-old…

Police searching for suspect in shooting of Biloxi officer

Gulfport Police are leading an investigation into the shooting death of a Biloxi Police officer on Sunday night. About 10:15 p.m., the suspect approached an officer in the parking lot of the Biloxi Public Safety Center, where the Biloxi Police…

Biloxi Police Department is hiring

Do you want to protect and serve? The City of Biloxi is currently searching for individuals to join Biloxi’s finest. The police department is hiring up to six new officers. Sergeant Grandver Everett says they are looking for people with…

Possible Threat at Gautier Middle School

Gautier Middle School students evacuated the building this morning after the school received an anonymous threatening call. School officials do not believe the threat to be credible. Students on campus were secured as a precautionary measure, and parents arrived on…

MAN DEAD IN BAY ST. LOUIS SHOOTING

A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Bay St. Louis. Police responded to the scene at a home on Ulman Avenue around 12:45. Once on scene officers found 36-year-old Raymond John Estapa dead from gunshot wounds. Police…

New Police Department

It's an early Christmas present for the Moss Point Police Department as they cut the ribbon on their new building! The new department is located right on Bellview Avenue, next door to the fire department. The facility is equipped with…