Brandon police stop vehicle with more than $1 million worth of illegal marijuana
A Brandon interdiction officer pulled over a rented camper with around $1.1 million in it on Tuesday night, according to Brandon Police Department. A release from BPD says that around 10:15 p.m., William Henry, 62 years old, a resident of Hesperia, California, was stopped for a traffic violation eastbound on Interstate 20 in Brandon. During […]
Man wanted in McWillie Drive homicide in Jackson turns himself in
A man wanted in connection with a Sept. 24 homicide is behind bars, according to Jackson Police Department. JPD said on their Twitter account that Julius Adams, 29, has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 39-year-old Timothy White, who was shot in the head just after midnight Friday morning at 4901 […]
Mississippi requests major disaster declaration from Hurricane Ida
Mississippi has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for public and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Ida made landfall Sunday, August 29, near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. The National Weather Service confirmed eight tornadoes formed in Mississippi due to the […]
Two arrested after Rankin Co. police chase ends in flipped U-Haul
On September 28, just after 7:00 p.m., a Rankin County deputy observed a U-Haul moving truck traveling on Highway 80 in Pearl. The deputy attempted to stop the truck for a traffic violation. Upon seeing the deputy activate his lights, the driver of the truck accelerated and began driving more aggressively in an attempt to […]
Jasper County man arrested in Jackson in 2019 homicide
On Tuesday, September 28, members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested an individual with an active warrant in Jackson, MS. Nykeus Samson, 23, of Jasper County, was arrested in Jackson just before noon on an active arrest warrant through the Hattiesburg Police Department for 2nd degree murder. Samson was wanted in connection to […]
Biloxi police seek woman believed to have burglarized hotel room
Biloxi police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a woman beleived to have stolen from a hotel room. According to Crime Stoppers, earlier this month a woman seen on surveillance camera was allegedly involved in the burglary of a hotel room on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. The Biloxi Police Department is investigating […]
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department searches for catalytic converter thief
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance to identify the individual/individuals who stole three (3) catalytic converters on Wildflower Court this weekend. The suspect vehicle is described as a Chevrolet Tahoe, silver in color with a black hood. If you have information on this crime or recognize this vehicle, contact Crime Stoppers by downloading […]
Mississippi and Alabama coast authorities looking for two men on burglary charges
Authorities in Mississippi and Alabama are looking for two men accused in multiple crimes. Jason Carl Caver, 29, of Irvington, AL, and Wallace E Lee Maples, 39, of Grand Bay, AL, are wanted on charges of felony malicious mischief and burglary of a commercial building. Warrants have been issued for their arrests. Both men are […]
Wednesday Weather: more rain ahead
Skies will be cloudy today with lots of moisture in the air. Expect rain and maybe some thunderstorms this afternoon and into tonight/tomorrow. Watch for localized dense fog this morning, primarily south of I-20 and east of I-55. High temperatures will be in the lower to middle 80s today dipping into the upper 60s overnight.