MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – On Monday, January 5, 2026, a vehicle pursuit that began in the city of Meridian and continued into Lauderdale County ended when a suspect was taken into custody without incident, according to law enforcement officials.
Officers with the Meridian Police Department attempted to stop a white Chevrolet pickup for improper passing, speeding and other traffic violations. Authorities said the driver refused to stop and fled, disregarding multiple traffic control devices.
The pursuit continued out of the city limits into Lauderdale County, traveling along Chandler Road and Pine Springs Road. Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies later joined the pursuit and deployed a spike strip near the intersection of Martin Center Hill Road and Highway 495.
Officials said the spike strip successfully disabled the vehicle’s tires, but the suspect continued driving along Highway 495 with two flat tires until the vehicle ran out of gas.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect’s name will be released once formal charges are filed. No injuries were reported.
