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The Simple Version
On July 10, 2025, Jerry Creel — Building Official for the City of Biloxi — raised his right hand, swore an oath before God and the law, and signed four criminal affidavits against a citizen.
In those affidavits, Creel claimed he "personally observed" the citizen at 1606 Beach Boulevard that morning, committing various code violations: installing a swimming pool without a permit, building a deck, occupying a residence.
There were just a few problems.
Three days earlier, on July 7, 2025, the plaintiff had undergone eye surgery. He was recovering. Resting. Not building anything. Not at the property working.
But here's the real issue: the summons came first.
The criminal summons — Case CC-51719 — was issued on July 9, 2025. The affidavit claiming Creel "personally observed" violations was signed on July 10, 2025. That's backwards. You can't issue a summons for a crime that hasn't been sworn to yet. You can't charge someone based on observations that haven't happened.
This is not a matter of interpretation. This is not a difference of opinion. This is perjury and procedural fraud.
Four counts. Documented. Irrefutable.
The Timeline
Federal lawsuit filed. Case No. 1:25-cv-00178-LG-RPM. The plaintiff sued the City of Biloxi for civil rights violations. This is "protected activity" under the First Amendment.
Stop Work Order issued. Delivered by armed police officers. 24 days after the federal lawsuit. Retaliation begins.
Plaintiff undergoes eye surgery in California. Recovery begins. Plaintiff is incapacitated and cannot travel.
Criminal summons issued. Case CC-51719. But wait — the supporting affidavit hasn't been signed yet. The summons comes before the affidavit. This violates Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Creel claims to "personally observe" violations. Four criminal affidavits signed. Notarized by Brooke Vanover, Creel's own department employee. Creel swears under oath he witnessed the plaintiff at the property.
PROBLEM: The summons was issued YESTERDAY. How can you observe a crime TODAY that justified a summons YESTERDAY? The plaintiff was recovering from eye surgery, not working on any deck.
Creel sends casual email. On the same morning he allegedly witnessed "urgent criminal violations," Creel emails the same citizen about a routine engineering review. No mention of violations. No mention of criminal charges. No urgency whatsoever.
Exact quote: "Yesterday afternoon I was provided with the engineered calculations for your deck and pool. We are in the process of verifying the information."
Criminal arraignment. Audio recordings capture Creel admitting the prosecution was retaliatory: plaintiff "bypassed us and filed federal lawsuit" and "flooded us with public records requests."
Criminal case collapses. Municipal Court Case CC-51719 fails to proceed. Prosecution could not produce evidence to support the charges. The four sworn affidavits — the sole basis for the criminal prosecution — proved insufficient.
Plaintiff confronts Creel about the perjury. At the Board of Adjustments and Appeals hearing, in front of 8 board members, 2 police officers, defense counsel, and a court reporter, the plaintiff calls Creel a "perjurer." Details the July 10 timeline. Specifies the four false affidavits.
Creel's response: SILENCE.
The Evidence
Evidence #1: Medical Records
The Timeline That Cannot Be Disputed
On July 7, 2025, the plaintiff underwent eye surgery. Medical records document this procedure. The plaintiff was recovering — resting, not working, not at the property doing construction.
But here's the critical issue:
- July 9, 2025: Criminal summons issued
- July 10, 2025: Affidavit signed claiming "personal observation"
The summons came before the affidavit. Creel's "observation" on July 10 could not have been the basis for a summons issued on July 9. This is temporal impossibility.
Either Creel observed violations before July 9 (in which case, why claim July 10?), or he manufactured the affidavit after the fact to justify an already-issued summons. Either way: perjury.
Evidence #2: The 10:30 AM Email
What Creel Swore (July 10)
"Personally observed" the plaintiff committing urgent criminal violations requiring immediate criminal prosecution.
What Creel Wrote (10:30 AM - VERIFIED)
Casual email about engineering review. No mention of violations. No mention of criminal charges. No urgency.
If Creel had actually witnessed crimes that morning, would he casually email about paperwork without mentioning them? Would he fail to mention the "urgent criminal violations" he had just observed?
The email proves consciousness of guilt. Creel knew he hadn't observed anything. The affidavits were manufactured.
"Yesterday afternoon I was provided with the engineered calculations for your deck and pool. We are in the process of verifying the information."
No mention of violations allegedly witnessed 30 minutes earlier.
Evidence #3: The Impossible Sequence
The Summons Came Before the Affidavit
Under Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure, the sequence is mandatory:
- Charging affidavit filed
- Judge reviews for probable cause
- THEN summons may issue
What happened here:
- Criminal summons: July 9, 2025
- Supporting affidavit: July 10, 2025
The summons preceded the affidavit by one day. This is procedurally impossible under law. The prosecution was commenced without a sworn complaint — making it jurisdictionally void.
See Bramlette v. State: "A prosecution commenced without a sworn complaint is jurisdictionally void and cannot be cured by later swearing."
Evidence #4: Creel's Silence
November 7, 2025 — The Confrontation
The plaintiff, in front of witnesses, called Jerry Creel a perjurer.
Specified the four false affidavits. Detailed the July 10 timeline. The 10:00 AM claim. The 10:30 AM email. The eye surgery recovery.
Creel's Response:
"..."
Nothing. No denial. No defense. No explanation. No outrage.
Under Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2)(B), silence in the face of accusatory statements may constitute an adoptive admission when a reasonable person would deny if the accusation were untrue.
If Creel had actually witnessed crimes on July 10, he would have vigorously denied the accusation. He would have produced evidence. He would have called the allegation false.
Instead: nothing.
The Legal Framework
What is Perjury?
Under Mississippi law, perjury is committed when a person, under oath, willfully and knowingly makes a false statement about a material matter.
Elements:
- Under oath: Creel signed sworn affidavits, notarized by Brooke Vanover
- Willfully and knowingly: Creel knew the plaintiff was not at the property — he emailed him 30 minutes later about unrelated matters
- False statement: "Personally observed" plaintiff at 10:00 AM when plaintiff was in California
- Material matter: The affidavits were the sole basis for criminal charges
Federal Case Law
"A conviction obtained through use of false evidence, known to be such by representatives of the State, must fall under the Fourteenth Amendment."
This principle applies "irrespective of good faith or bad faith" of state representatives.
Probable cause determination is required BEFORE extended restraint of liberty.
The July 9 summons preceded the July 10 affidavits — violating this constitutional requirement.
The Conspiracy
Jerry Creel did not act alone.
At the November 7, 2025 Board of Adjustments hearing, Creel testified under oath:
Creel admits he was "directed" by Peter Abide (City Attorney) and Mayor Gilich to take enforcement action.
The July 10 affidavits are part of this enforcement action. If Creel was "directed" to file charges, the false affidavits become part of a conspiracy.
Both Creel (as filer) and Abide/Mayor (as directors) could be liable.
The FBI Investigation
Exhibit A in a Federal Investigation
The July 10, 2025 affidavits — the ones where Jerry Creel swore he "personally observed" violations on July 10 to justify a summons issued on July 9 — are now Exhibit A in an FBI investigation.
Four instances of perjury. Documented. Irrefutable. The timeline proves he manufactured evidence.
The Bureau is aware. The State Department is aware. The DOD is aware.
And now, dear reader, you are aware.
How Jerry Creel Will Get Arrested
Here's how this ends:
- Federal court rules on the civil rights claims. The perjury evidence is already in the record.
- FBI completes its investigation. The evidence is overwhelming. Physical impossibility. Medical records. Email contradictions. Adoptive admissions.
- Referral to U.S. Attorney. Four counts of perjury. Conspiracy charges for those who "directed" him.
- Arrest. Jerry Creel gets to experience the criminal justice system from the other side.
The man who manufactured criminal charges against citizens will face criminal charges himself.
The man who swore false oaths will answer for those oaths.
The Building Official who couldn't "rise and shine" to issue an inspection report found plenty of energy to commit perjury. Now he'll have to find the energy to hire a criminal defense attorney.
To Jerry Creel
You swore an oath. You raised your right hand. You signed your name to four criminal affidavits claiming you "personally observed" violations on July 10 — but you'd already issued the summons on July 9. The timeline doesn't work, Jerry. You manufactured evidence to justify charges that had already been filed.
You knew. You had to know. You emailed that same citizen 30 minutes later about unrelated matters. You didn't mention any violations because you hadn't observed any.
And when confronted — in front of witnesses, under oath, with specificity — you said nothing.
That silence speaks louder than any denial ever could.
The evidence is in the record. The FBI has it. The federal court has it. And now the public has it.
Rise and shine, Jerry. Your day is coming.
Legal Disclaimer
This article presents documented facts sourced from:
- Federal court filings (Case No. 1:25-cv-00178-LG-RPM)
- Municipal court records (Case CC-51719)
- Sworn declarations and testimony
- Email correspondence with timestamps
- Medical records establishing alibi
All claims are supported by documentary evidence. The characterization of Jerry Creel's conduct as "perjury" is based on the legal definition and the documented facts. This constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment.
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