City Whys: Homeless in Gulfport
One reader wants to know where, exactly, homeless people can live in Gulfport without breaking the law or getting harassed.
The Gabber March 20, 2023
One reader wants to know where, exactly, homeless people can live in Gulfport without breaking the law or getting harassed.
Mike Sunnucks March 17, 2023
Gulfport Police say they do have a suspect after someone drove a truck laden with items into the mangroves at Veteran’s Park, but would not yet release their identity.
Mike Sunnucks March 3, 2023
Police say a man “walked into an unlocked studio apartment while the resident was inside sleeping” on Feb. 18. near 53rd Street South and Gulfport Boulevard.
Mike Sunnucks February 24, 2023
The Gulfport Police Department is conducting an investigation, including results of an autopsy; an official cause of death has not been determined.
Mike Sunnucks February 17, 2023
Gulfport police said the latest theft occurred Jan. 30 in the 1200 block of 57th Street South when a man reported his 2019 Jeep Cherokee stolen.
Mike Sunnucks February 16, 2023
“A woman was riding her bicycle when she was approached by a man in a brown minivan who pulled up beside her and repeatedly told her to get into the van,” GPD said in a statement on incident.
Mike Sunnucks February 8, 2023
Gulfport Police identified the man as a transient and said there were no visible signs of trauma; they are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results.
Mike Sunnucks October 22, 2022
Jesse Lee, a Gulfport resident known for foul language and targeted abuse of city hall staff and Gulfport police officers, has pled guilty to felony battery. His sentence? One day administrative probation.
Mike Sunnucks October 14, 2022
“Burkhart walked out to her and was able to pull her ashore. The person was experiencing a mental health crisis and was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital,” GPD said.
Mike Sunnucks September 25, 2022
Gulfport police say they have a potential suspect in the car theft.
Mike Sunnucks September 20, 2022
An arbitrator has ruled that the Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent meted out “retaliatory and excessive” discipline toward Officer Cory Smith. She’s also ruled that the chief retaliated against Sergeant Rob Burkhart. The ruling reinstates Burkhart as sergeant, and orders back pay for both officers.
Mike Sunnucks September 15, 2022
“I didn’t feel safe” a Black teenaged girl said of the incident. Gulfport Police are investigating an incident at Boca Ciega High School after Maniya Sherriffee says a longtime officer’s treatment of her caused injuries to her face.