FBI offering $2,500 reward for suspects in Walmart fires
FBI is offering a $2,500 reward for the location and or identity of people involved in two fires set on the coast over the weekend. On June 4th, at around 9:30 pm, Biloxi Police responded to Wal-Mart located at 2681 CT Switzer Sr. Drive in reference to an alleged Arson. Witnesses provided information that a […]
2021: Bude police chief hires first female officer in Franklin County history
It seems like a throwback to the past when you say it out loud, but it’s real. Kylene Lowe lined up and put her hand on the Bible last week and took an oath to protect and serve the town of Bude. That’s something police officers do every day. But Lowe is — even in […]
Two arrested and charged with multiple auto-burglaries in Oxford
On May 29th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department received multiple reports spanning from May 29th through May 30th of auto burglaries in the areas of Eagle Point Loop, Chinkapin Loop, and the Ricky D. Britt. There were multiple guns and large amounts of cash were stolen. The investigation led to the arrests of Kenshawn Harden, […]
Oxford teen arrested for Burglary of concession stand
On May 27th, Oxford Police Department responded to MTrade Park in reference to an unknown male inside the concession stand. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke to the male, and at the time was trespassed from the property. OPD investigators were notified and after further investigation, it was uncovered that the male entered […]
Oxford man arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault
On May 30th, Oxford Police Department responded to Park Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance. Justin Williams, 29 year old of Abbeville, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault. He was given a $10,000 bond by a Lafayette County Justice Court judge.
Jones County Sheriff’s need help identifying Auto burglary suspect
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the identity of a suspect in an auto burglary on Wheeler Drive. The suspect is believed to have committed the auto burglary in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 6th. The suspect was wearing a distinctive hoodie with a printed money graphic on the back. Anyone with […]
Man wanted in Madison County for failure to appear in court
Madison County deputies are working to find a wanted man, Carlos Demond Dozier. Dozier is wanted for failure to appear on charges of receiving stolen property and fleeing law enforcement. Dozier is 5’11” and weighs 235 pounds. Investigators said he has a tattoo of “CHB” in the middle of his brow, a star tattoo on […]
Two wanted for Homicide in Moss Point
Homicide warrants have been issued for Anthony Rashawn Hunt, and Jamichael Jacquiz Jenkins for the shooting death of Devonte Carson on May 27, 2021. Anthony Hunt has addresses in Ocean Springs, Moss Point, MS, Bayou La Batre, and Pritchard, AL. Jamichael Jenkins has addresses in Moss Point, MS, Bayou La Batre, and Pritchard, AL. They […]
Entrepreneurs: Conservative veteran hip hop artist from Mississippi conquers stereotypes, Billboard charts
Christopher Townsend refers to himself as “a small kid from Kilmichael, Mississippi.” But others — like the Washington Post — have described him as “one of the leading conservative voices on the platform” of contemporary hip hop music. That kid graduated in a class of 22 after growing up in a single-parent household that dealt […]
Biloxi woman struck by vehicle dies
Around 7:45 this morning, a witness called 911 and stated a pedestrian was just struck by a vehicle, in the 1100 block of US 90 in Biloxi. Upon the arrival of officers, preliminary investigation disclosed the following: A woman and her adult child were crossing US 90 to the beach. The adult child crossed the […]