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BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - A Biloxi City Councilman pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. Robert Leon Deming, III, 47, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport.   According to court documents, Deming founded the Candy Shop, LLC, in 2019 to operate Candy Shop stores in [...]

A California man will spend life in prison for transporting a female victim across the U.S. and into Mississippi for sex trafficking purposes. 54-year-old Michael Deon Fulcher is found to have used sexual assault, threats of violence, isolation, control, psychological manipulation, and emotional abuse to compel an unidentified victim to...

A California man was sentenced to life in prison and a lifetime of supervised release Tuesday for sex trafficking, the Department of Justice said.

A California man, Michael Deon Fulcher, 54, of Gardena, has been sentenced to life in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for sex trafficking, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, and interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution. Fulcher was found guilty by a jury in January.Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division emphasized the severity of Fulcher's actions, stating, “This significant sentence imposed by the court re...

Jackson police are investigating a carjacking.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announced the establishment of a carjacking task force in the Jackson-metro area to focus efforts and resources on this important public safety threat. “The threat of being carjacked creates fear in people’s daily lives, whether in their driveway or when loading groceries at the store," said Gee. "The [...]

Family has requested the Jackson Police Department to assist in investigation into Dau Mabil's death, saying they suspect foul play.

Biloxi councilman Robert Deming remains under house arrest pending trial on federal charges involving raids at his CBD and kratom stores.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the expansion of resources to fight violent crime in three additional cities as part of the Justice Department's Violent Crime Initiative (VCI). The VCI, which has already shown success in Houston and Memphis, is aimed at targeting gangs and violent groups that pose a threat to communities across the nation.In a statement, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the Department's commitment to ensuring the safety of all communities,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Justice Department announced they will provide technical assistance to the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and the Hinds County Coroner's Office, concerning their policies and procedures related to next-of-kin death notifications. The department is providing this technical assistance to JPD and the Hinds County Coroner’s Office pursuant to Title [...]