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Phillip Allen York – Pled Guilty to Murder of Sarah Jane Willard and Possession of a Weapon by a Con

On September 19, 2022, Phillip Allen York pled guilty to the crimes of First-Degree Murder and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon...

On September 19, 2022, Phillip Allen York pled guilty to the crimes of First-Degree Murder and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. 

Judge Robert Krebs sentenced York to serve life in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the murde...

DION NEAL- Found Guilty of Sexual Battery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

On October 11, 2022, after a two-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Dion Neal, 46, guilty of Sexual Battery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case...

On October 11, 2022, after a two-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Dion Neal, 46, guilty of Sexual Battery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.  The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case. &...

CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES GHOLAR - Found Guilty of Manslaughter

On January 12, 2023, Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced Christopher Bridges Gholar, 29, of Biloxi, Mississippi, to the maximum sentence of twenty (20) years to serve in the custody of Mississippi Department of Corrections for...

On January 12, 2023, Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced Christopher Bridges Gholar, 29, of Biloxi, Mississippi, to the maximum sentence of twenty (20) years to serve in the custody of Mississippi Department of Corrections for causi...

JIMMY DAVID WILLIAMS- Found Guilty of Sexual Battery of a Child

On January 18, 2023, after a two-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Jimmy David Williams, 37, guilty of Sexual Battery of a Child. On March 7, 2018, Williams sexually...

On January 18, 2023, after a two-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Jimmy David Williams, 37, guilty of Sexual Battery of a Child.  On March 7, 2018, Williams sexually assaulted a 15-year-old child on her way to school at Moss Point High Scho...

DARRELL RAY MORRIS- Found Guilty of Aggravated Stalking, Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon

On January 20, 2023, Darrell Ray Morris, 43, of Vancleave, Mississippi was convicted of Aggravated Stalking, Possession of Weapon by Convicted Felon, Attempted Kidnapping, and Domestic Violence 4th Offense, in the...

On January 20, 2023, Darrell Ray Morris, 43, of Vancleave, Mississippi was convicted of Aggravated Stalking, Possession of Weapon by Convicted Felon, Attempted Kidnapping, and Domestic Violence 4th Offense, in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississi...

GYWAN LADARIUS WILLIS and ALFONZO LAVENTE TAYLOR - Sentenced in Ocean Springs Armed Robberies

In separate hearings, Gywan Ladarius Willis, 28, and Alfonzo Lavente Taylor, 34, both of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, pled guilty to armed robbery. Judge Keith Miller sentenced each to 30 years with 20 years to serve in the custody...

In separate hearings, Gywan Ladarius Willis, 28, and Alfonzo Lavente Taylor, 34, both of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, pled guilty to armed robbery. Judge Keith Miller sentenced each to 30 years with 20 years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Depar...

JOHN DAVID COLE. – Convicted of FELONY LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

On April 24, 2023, John David Cole, 49, of Biloxi, Mississippi was convicted of Felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, before Judge Keith Miller.

On April 24, 2023, John David Cole, 49, of Biloxi, Mississippi was convicted of Felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, before Judge Keith Miller. 

Cole struck pedestrian Douglas Couey of Jackso...

Terrance “Fred” McNaughton Found Guilty by a jury of Second-Degree Murder

On June 1, 2023, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Terrance “Fred” McNaughton, 23, guilty of Second-Degree Murder. During the trial, the State presented testimony and evidence that McNaughton...

On June 1, 2023, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Terrance “Fred” McNaughton, 23, guilty of Second-Degree Murder. During the trial, the State presented testimony and evidence that McNaughton ran over his ex-girlfrie...

Rosa Robicheaux Pled Guilty to Child Abuse

On June 2, 2023, Rosa Robicheaux, 41, pled guilty to Child Abuse. The victim was a five (5) month old infant. The Gautier Police Department responded to Singing River Hospital...

On June 2, 2023, Rosa Robicheaux, 41, pled guilty to Child Abuse.  The victim was a five (5) month old infant.  The Gautier Police Department responded to Singing River Hospital and found the infant suffering from multiple brain bleeds a...

Octavious Montego Black - Found guilty of Capital Murder

On August 3, 2022, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Octavius Montego Black, 35 years old, guilty of the capital murder of Betty Vaughans.

On August 3, 2022, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Octavius Montego Black, 35 years old, guilty of the capital murder of Betty Vaughans. 

Judge Robert Krebs sentenced Black to life in prison without the possibility of parole i...

Mitchell Roy Herrington - Found Guilty of Aggravated Assault

On May 19, 2022, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Mitchell Roy Herrington, 57, guilty of Aggravated Assault.

On May 19, 2022, after a three-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Mitchell Roy Herrington, 57, guilty of Aggravated Assault. During the trial, the State presented evidence that Herrington savagely attacked his ex-girlfriend, on May 30, 2018, with a ma...

Deshaude Lakeith Jones Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

On May 5, 2022, after a four-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Deshaude Lakeith Jones, 43, guilty of First-Degree Murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On May 5, 2022, after a four-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Deshaude Lakeith Jones, 43, guilty of First-Degree Murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm.  During the trial, the State presented evidence that Jones murdered an ...

Justin George Johnson Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

On April 20, 2022, after a three-day trial, a George County jury found Justin George Johnson, 46, guilty of First-Degree Murder.

On April 20, 2022, after a three-day trial, a George County jury found Justin George Johnson, 46, guilty of First-Degree Murder. During the trial, the State presented testimony and evidence that Johnson brutally beat and strangled his wife, Marta &ldq...