Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson looks back at his career
After more than 30 years of service, Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced that he will retire when his term ends. Sheriff Peterson is finishing out his…
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After more than 30 years of service, Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced that he will retire when his term ends. Sheriff Peterson is finishing out his…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term in office. Peterson said in a press release that he will serve…
A Harrison County inmate has sued Harrison County and Sheriff Troy Peterson and unnamed defendants, claiming he was assaulted and raped while in the county jail. The inmate filed a federal lawsuit on December 2, asking for compensatory and punitive…
A Harrison County Sheriff's deputy drowned while canoeing at a lake at Windance this morning. Adams Lake lies between Windance and Lake Village Estates subdivisions in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson identified the deputy as Leroy Barnes, a…
A Gulfport man has been charged with possession of child pornography, the Harrison County Sheriff said today. 40-year-old Gabriel Lizana was taken to Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $100,000. Sheriff Troy Peterson said his office got a tip…
Around 6 last night, deputies were called to the Country Quick Stop at Highway 53 and County Farm Road where they found a man dead in his…
Two men are behind bars, accused of stealing mowers from a lawn care business. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that deputies made a traffic stop at Canal Road and Interstate 10 this morning because a…
Earlier today, Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested James Matthew Moran for felony false pretense. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to Precision Paint and Body in Long Beach…
A Gulfport woman faces charges of injuring a police dog and failing to stop for police. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Brandy Bazor, 38, was charged with felonies of failing to stop a vehicle and injuring, drugging or taunting…
A Louisiana man is charged with aggravated assault after an early morning shooting. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Steven Mayfield, 39, of Marrero, Louisiana, was charged with aggravated assault and felony evasion. He…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release Monday that a Saucier man has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend. Peterson said that on Friday, his office received information from the Neshoba County Sheriff's Office. He…
News 25’s Joe Sullivan and Shelby Myers interviews Troy Peterson about the storm and safety for Hurricane Nate.
One local organization is stuffing law enforcement vehicles with teddy bears for a good cause. Coast young professionals donated over 35 teddy bears to the Harrison County Sheriff's Department earlier this morning. The toys will be posted inside police vehicles…
Department received a call serve about a suicide threat Sunday afternoon. The deputy who first arrived on the scene became the target, as the suspect began firing a gun at the patrol vehicle. The deputy returned fire and police were…
Authorities are still investigating the death of 33 year old Norman Lorenzo Ramsey who died after a car traveling south on county farm road struck him. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 Ramsey was hit by Herded road.…
It was a packed house at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport as dozens welcomed new Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson.
Today marks newly elected Troy Peterson’s first day as Harrison County Sheriff.
Harrison County Sheriff-Elect Troy Peterson is already making moves to get the transition started.
There are three candidates running for Harrison County Sheriff. Friday, News 25 caught up with them to learn about their ideas for the future of the Sherriff's Department.