Musician disappears from Biloxi cocktail bar, police seek public’s help to find him
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a man reported by his wife as missing. Police are concerned for his welfare. Jordan Chalden, a musician, went to Martini’s Cocktail Bar on Thursday to play a gig. Authorities say he set up his instruments, walked outside, and has not been seen […]
Suspect in Pine Belt credit card frauds arrested in Hattiesburg
On Tuesday, Hattiesburg Police arrested an individual connected with multiple auto burglaries and multiple credit card fraud cases. Robert Townsend, 45, of Hattiesburg was arrested in the 5900 block of Highway 49 around 12:15 p.m. He was wearing a yellow Mork & Mindy “Nanu Nanu” shirt. Townsend has been charged in connection to the following […]
7 deer camp burglars convicted in Madison County (see gallery)
Seven people have been found guilty for their parts in a massive burglary of a Madison County deer camp in 2019. On October 30 of that year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call regarding a break in at a deer camp located in Camden. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the residence and […]
FBI Seeking Identifying Information of Unknown Male
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of an infant victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 45, are being disseminated to the public […]
JCSD Advising Residents On Holiday Thefts
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant during the upcoming holiday season as thefts traditionally increase during this period. JCSD Chief Deputy Mitch Sumrall advises, “We normally see a rise in larcenies and burglaries between Thanksgiving and Christmas in Jones County. Some of these incidents are crimes of opportunity where thieves […]
Men use hammers to break into Byram jewelry store, steal 20K in jewelry
Police are searching for two men who used hammers to break into a Byram jewelry store over the weekend. According to police, the burglars shattered the front glass door of Platinum Jewelers around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. They then used hammers to break the store’s glass cases and carry out about $20,000 worth of jewelry. The […]
Tuesday Weather: bright and breezy
Look for breezy conditions and mostly sunny skies today, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Mostly clear skies are expected tonight, with lows mostly in the 50s.