Two Gulfport Residents Charged in $30,000 Saucier Ballfield Vandalism

Suspects face felony malicious mischief charges after extensive damage and theft at local sports facility.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Two Gulfport residents, Natasha Danielle Bunn and Timothy Wayne Goss, have been arrested and charged with felony malicious mischief in connection with thousands of dollars in damage and theft at the Saucier Ballfields in Mississippi. Authorities estimate the total damage at around $30,000, including vandalism to light fixtures and poles, as well as the theft of an unknown amount of copper from the property.

Why it matters

The Saucier Ballfields are an important community asset, serving local youth sports leagues and recreational activities. This incident of extensive vandalism and theft has disrupted operations and will require significant resources to repair, impacting the entire community that relies on the facility.

The details

According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the ballfields after the damage was discovered. Investigators estimated the total damage at approximately $30,000 and reported that an unknown amount of copper had been stolen from the property. During the investigation, Bunn and Goss were identified as suspects and taken into custody on Monday, February 9th.

  • Deputies responded to the ballfields after the damage was discovered.
  • Bunn and Goss were arrested and taken into custody on Monday, February 9th.

The players

Natasha Danielle Bunn

A 34-year-old Gulfport resident charged with felony malicious mischief in connection with the vandalism and theft at the Saucier Ballfields.

Timothy Wayne Goss

A 48-year-old Gulfport resident charged with felony malicious mischief in connection with the vandalism and theft at the Saucier Ballfields.

Matt Haley

The Harrison County Sheriff who announced the arrests of Bunn and Goss.

Albert Fountain

The judge who set a $60,000 bond for each of the suspects.

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What they’re saying

“The case remains under investigation.”

— Matt Haley, Harrison County Sheriff (darkhorsepressnow.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow Bunn and Goss to be released on bail at a hearing on February 15th.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of protecting community assets like the Saucier Ballfields, and the need for vigilance to prevent such costly acts of vandalism and theft that can disrupt vital recreational resources.