BILOXI, Mississippi -- Three Jackson County residents were among four anglers who recently had catches certified as new state records by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
Heath Powell of Vancleave set the set record for Red Lionfish, using a spear to bring in the 1 pound, 15.04 ounce fish.
Donald Bosarge of Gautier set a new record for Silver Perch with a 5.12 ounce catch.
And 9-year-old Charlie Russell set the youth state record for Tripletail using conventional tackle to land his 19 pound, 8 ounce catch.
The fourth record certified at the MDMR’s monthly meeting was set by Chad Patti of Milton, Fla., who also used a spear to land a 6 pound, 15.84 ounce fish.
Ocean Springs police arrest woman after chase, other charges
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- A woman is in custody facing multiple charges -- including two felonies -- after leading police on a chase when they responded to domestic assault call.
According to Ocean Springs Capt. Ryan LeMaire, police responded to the 400 block of Bechtel Boulevard Thursday for a physical domestic disturbance.
Officers arriving at the scene were advised one of the parties involved had left the scene in a gold car. Officers spotted the car driving north on Bechtel and attempted to initiate a stop.
But the driver of the vehicle -- later identified as Andrea Nicole Donald -- fled from the patrol vehicle and continued north on Bechtel. The suspect vehicle stopped on a private driveway along U.S. 90, where Donald fled on foot.
After a short foot pursuit, Donald was taken into custody.
Donald is currently housed at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center under total bond of $126,290 and charged with felony domestic violence/aggravated assault, felony pursuit, providing false ID/information to police, resisting arrest and possession of paraphernalia.
Man in custody after threatening Ocean Springs officers
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- A man is in custody facing multiple charges after threatening and struggling with Ocean Springs officers.
Police responded to a call of a possible domestic disturbance Wednesday at the Twin Pines Motel on U.S. 90. When they arrived, they made contact with 24-year-old Ira Ikeem-Byrhion Henry, who made threats to assault the officers.
After a brief struggle, a stolen firearm was found in Henry’s possession, along with illicit drugs. He was taken into custody, charged with felony possession of a stolen firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, simple possession of marijuana and resisting arrest.
He remains in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center under total bond of $27,390.