Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers

11/06/2026

Share this with your friends in our state's central region.

🕯️❤️ **STILL SEARCHING: A NIGHT OF LIGHT AND HOPE** ❤️🕯️

**Every missing person matters. Every family deserves answers. And no one should have to face the search for a loved one alone.**

Join Reunite Mississippi on **Saturday, December 5, 2026**, for a special evening of remembrance, hope, and unity as we honor Mississippi's missing persons and the families who continue searching for them.

Through a candlelight ceremony, heartfelt family testimonials, and a special display honoring those still missing, we will come together as a community to remind these families that **their loved ones are not forgotten, and they are not alone.**

📅 **Saturday, December 5, 2026**

🕟 **4:30–5:30 PM CST**

📍 **Flowood Nature Park**
4077 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232

❤️ **We invite families, friends, law enforcement, advocates, and community members to stand with us.** Whether you have a personal connection to a missing person or simply want to show your support, your presence matters.

🕯️ **PLANNING TO JOIN US?**

Visit our Facebook event, **"Still Searching: A Night of Light and Hope,"** and click **"Going" or "Interested"** to RSVP and receive event updates. You can find the event on Reunite Mississippi's page.

For questions or additional information, please email [email protected]

📣 **PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!** Share this post widely with your friends, family, community groups, and local organizations. We especially hope to reach families of missing persons throughout Mississippi who may not yet know about Reunite Mississippi or the support and community available to them.

Together, we can keep their stories alive, raise awareness, and shine a light of hope for those still waiting for answers.

🌐 [www.reunitemississippi.org](http://www.reunitemississippi.org)

11/04/2026

Tips received through Crime Stoppers led the Gulfport Police Department to arrest Jacob Hobbs on an MDOC warrant.

Do you know someone who isn't following the rules and reporting to their probation officer? If so, contact Crime Stoppers by downloading the app, P3 Tips, or by calling **Tips.

11/04/2026

Come out, get some exercise, and help feed people across the Coast.

🦃📋GOBBLE WOBBLE UPDATE! Registration forms for the 17th Annual Gobble Wobble Food Drive & Bridge Run presented by Harrison County Board of Supervisors will be available starting Wednesday, November 4 via email. Send your request to [email protected] or simply register on-site starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. We'll be setup at the pedestrian pathway of Biloxi Bay Bridge in Ocean Springs just north of the Yacht Club.

11/02/2026

UPDATE: Laquita Lindsey Taken Into Custody (see original post at the bottom)

According to law enforcement, Laquita Lindsey was taken into custody in Kemper County, Mississippi, where she is currently being held for other law enforcement agencies.

We have also been advised that the case involving Lindsey and the Ocean Springs Police Department has been reduced to a misdemeanor.

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers makes every effort to provide updates on individuals featured on our page. We believe it is important to keep the public informed of arrests and changes in case status, particularly when the public has assisted by sharing our posts or providing information.

As always, we appreciate the public's continued support and assistance.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven
Original Post
Case Number: 2026091968

PRETENDING TO BE A WALMART EMPLOYEE

The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with felony shoplifting at Walmart in Ocean Springs.

According to detectives, the woman allegedly wore a Walmart vest and pretended to be an employee while stealing $1,014 worth of merchandise.

She may be from the Laurel, Mississippi area, so if you have friends or family in that area, please share this post with them.

If you have information on her identity, contact Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app or by calling **TIPS.
To qualify for a reward, the information must come directly through Crime Stoppers.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/29/2026

**ANOTHER FUGITIVE IN CUSTODY THANKS TO CRIME STOPPERS TIPS!**

Thanks to tips from concerned citizens, Micah Turnley was taken into custody by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office on an outstanding Grand Larceny warrant from the Ocean Springs Police Department. Turnley was also wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for a probation violation.

We appreciate everyone who shared our post and submitted information on Turnley's whereabouts. A special thank you to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office for acting quickly on the information and making the arrest!

**Know where another wanted fugitive is hiding?** Don't keep it a secret! Contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and help us get another wanted individual off the streets.

If your information leads to a felony arrest, **YOU could receive a CASH REWARD!** 💰

Remember, to qualify for a reward, your information must be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

**All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**

10/28/2026

One of our community partners.

Santas needed!! 🎄

The holiday season is an opportunity to come together and support the families in our community who need it most. Through our Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program, sponsors help provide families facing difficult circumstances with a more joyful and meaningful holiday season. Your participation can ease financial pressures, bring comfort, and remind families that they are not alone.

We invite individuals, businesses, and community organizations to join us in making a difference this Christmas.
Become a sponsor and help bring hope, joy, and a brighter holiday to a local family!

Email [email protected] to get more information or be matched with an individual or family.

10/27/2026

***UPDATED PICTURE OF EDWARD THRASHER***

The George County Sheriff’s Office is sharing additional information regarding Mr. Edward Thrasher’s disappearance.

Mr. Thrasher was seen on video footage at the Dollar General at Brushy Creek around 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

At the time, he was wearing:
Black sweatpants.
Black sweatshirt/hoodie.
Slip-on shoes, possibly Crocs.
A red hat with the word “TRUMP” written in white.
He appeared to have gray facial hair.

Anyone who has seen Mr. Thrasher or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601-947-4811 or Dispatch non-emergency line at 601-947-9156. Please share this update to help us bring him home safely.
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10/27/2026

Just stay....

When things feel overwhelming, it can be hard to imagine what comes next. But your story isn't finished. There are still people you haven't met, places you haven't been, and moments you haven't experienced.

Stay for the chapters you haven't read yet. Reach out for support, and give yourself the chance to see what's ahead.

If you're struggling, call, text, or chat 988 anytime, day or night. We're here for you. 💙

10/26/2026

Have you heard of the TAKE IT DOWN Act?

The TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12) is a federal law that makes it a crime to knowingly publish certain intimate images or videos without consent, including AI-generated deepfakes. The law also requires covered online platforms to establish procedures for the prompt removal of this content.

This is an important law, particularly when it comes to protecting victims of online exploitation and image-based abuse.

If you're interested in learning more, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at noon Central Time.

The training will explain the law and provide resources to help individuals affected by nonconsensual intimate images and deepfakes.

For more information and instructions on joining the webinar, visit:

As a librarian, you’re a trusted source for information in your community.

10/23/2026

Let’s come together to support our neighbors affected by Hurricane Isaias through donations, kindness, and generosity. Every little bit helps!