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Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect

Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…

Stone County sheriff on the mend after 'mini-stroke'

Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart is recovering from a mini-stroke he suffered on Tuesday. Stewart said he has been overwhelmed by the outreach and messages of support since word got out. "Due to the fast response of deputies and medical…

Jackson County deputies end standoff in Vancleave

A man is now is custody after Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies were in a standoff in Vancleave for almost five hours. The standoff ended peacefully and without incident. 42-year-old James English has been charged with aggravated domestic assault against…

Victim in fatal motorcycle wreck identified

Harrison County Sheriff's Office was working a fatal wreck on Canal Road. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the identity of the victim as 27-year-old Chandler Bean. Bean was an active duty Seabee, stationed at the base in Gulfport. Deputies…

Tunica man charged with three counts of capital murder

An 18-year-old Tunica man is in jail, charged with killing three people earlier this month in Robinsonville. Tunica County Sheriff K.C. Hamp said Deonte Carnell Taylor is charged in the triple homicide that happened November 10th. Taylor is accused of…

Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park

Hancock County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night. Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence. 30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis…

Ledbetter elected Jackson County Sheriff

Republican candidate John Ledbetter -- appointed to the Jackson County Sheriff position after Mike Ezell was elected to Congress -- has won the seat in the primary election. Ledbetter earned 67% with 5,512 votes, outpacing his opponents by more than…

Adam wins another term as Hancock County Sheriff

Ricky Adam garnered 54 percent of the vote to win the Republican primary outright and another term as Hancock County Sheriff. With 26 of 26 precincts reporting, Adam outpaced the challengers by more than 4,000 votes. Ricky Adam 6,595 Corky…

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…

Jackson County looking for driver in road rage incident

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help identify the driver and two passengers involved in a road rage incident on Monday. Jackson County investigators say the driver of a Silver Nissan Altima, described only as a black…

Jackson County appoints Ledbetter interim sheriff

Jackson County Supervisors on Monday appointed Chief Deputy John Ledbetter the interim sheriff. Ledbetter will finish the term of Mike Ezell, who resigned after being elected to the Fourth Congressional District in  Congress. He will be sworn in today in…

Harrison County, Biloxi chase suspect on I-10 out of Mobile

Motorists on Interstate 10 in Harrison County saw several law enforcement agencies chasing a vehicle eastbound this morning. Biloxi Police say a vehicle tied to a suspect out of Mobile with outstanding warrants fled from Harrison County deputies, which led…