Two arrested in narcotics investigation in Gulfport

Narcotics

On September 6, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old Gerry Bernard Moore and charged him with one count of Possession with Intent and 27-year-old Jaylen Michael Moore and charged him with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

On September 6, 2022, at approximately 4:02 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department Anti-Crime Unit with the assistance of the Gulfport SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1300 block of 19th Street, after an ongoing narcotics investigation.

As the SWAT Team entered the residence, a dog that was aggressively charging at officers was shot and killed.

A search of the residence was conducted and Detectives located narcotics belonging to Gerry Moore and narcotics inside of a vehicle that belonged to Jaylen Moore.

After being processed, Gerry Moore and Jaylen Moore were transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center to be held in lieu of their $5,000 bonds.

The Gulfport Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance in this matter and for helping to make our City safer together.

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