We are currently investigating a shooting near Highway 49 and Creosote Road. Please avoid the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.

We are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at Westside Park. Please avoid the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Strong-Arm Robbery News Release: The Gulfport Police Department arrested Justin Donniell Easterling and Brittany Nichole Higgins, charging each with one count of Strong-Arm Robbery. Both are being held on a $100,000 bond.

The Wilkes Bridge is currently experiencing issues. Traffic is being diverted on the north side at Lorraine Road and Seaway Road, and on the south side at Lorraine Road and Hillcrest Road. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

We are currently working a fatal accident on South Swan Road near Highway 49. Please avoid the area, expect delays, and use an alternate route if possible.

We are currently working a fatal accident on Seaway Road and Cowan Lorraine. Please avoid the area, expect delays, and use an alternate route if possible.

On August 4, 2025, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Jaelyn Marie Breaux and charged her with one count of Aggravated Domestic Assault.

Aggravated Assault News Release: The Gulfport Police Department arrested Kaleb Arnold Harvey for Aggravated Assault, Demarius Shakur Harper for Accessory After the Fact, and Malaysha Annastasia Curry for Hindering Prosecution.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over News Release

The Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Kaiden Jeremiah Ashford and charged him with one count of Possession of a Handgun on School Property and one count of Shooting at a Vehicle. Ashford is being held in lieu of a $1,000,000 bond.

On September 5, 2025, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Jennifer Parfait and charged her with one count of Felony Fleeing and Eluding and one count of Possession of Methamphetamines.

On September 8, 2025, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Reginald Donovan Johnson and charged him with Armed Robbery, Armed Carjacking, and Kidnapping. Thanks to the hard work of our detectives, this dangerous individual is now off the streets.

On September 22, 2025, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Kevon Jamall Barnes and Danielle Lashay Jordan on charges of Trafficking Fentanyl.

We are currently working a single vehicle accident in the westbound lanes of Seaway Road near Three Rivers Road. Expect delays and please avoid the area.

Public Service Announcement for residents of the City of Gulfport:

Public Service Announcement All 911 lines are now fully operational. Please do not call to ask if the lines are back up…they are. Remember, 911 is for emergencies only. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep emergency lines open for those who truly need them.

Drive-by News Release: The Gulfport Police Department arrested Henry Chonggong Fomunyam on a charge of Drive-by Shooting. Fomunyam was taken into custody and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, where he was held on a $500,000 bond.

We are currently working a two-vehicle accident in the westbound lanes of Highway 90 near Cowan Road. Both westbound lanes are closed from Cowan Road to DeBuys Road at this time. Expect delays and please avoid the area if possible.

We are currently working a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near the 33-mile marker. We have two lanes shut down at this time. Expect delays and please avoid the area if possible.

Today is the Pink Dress Run in downtown Gulfport. Participants will be crossing 25th Avenue, and traffic will be temporarily blocked to allow them to pass safely. Once the area is clear, the roadway will reopen. The race begins at 11:00 a.m.