South MS man arrested, accused of sexual battery of a child under age of 14
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- Gautier police arrested Travis Wilson, 37, on sexual battery charges involving a child.
- Wilson booked at Jackson County Adult Detention Center and set for court appearance.
- Investigation remains active; police request public tips via department line.
Travis Wilson, 37, from Gautier, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child under the age of 14, the Gautier Police Department announced Monday.
Wilson, who was arrested Friday, is being held at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center and is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Gautier Municipal Court later today.
This investigation remains ongoing, according to the police department, and additional charges are possible.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Gautier Police Department Investigations Division at 228-497-2486. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 877-787-5898 or by submitting a tip through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips App.
This story was originally published March 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM.