Meridian Police Department Media Release
6:00 AM to January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department.
Robbery
There were no robberies reported.
Commercial Burglary
There were no commercial burglaries reported.
Church Burglary
There were no church burglaries reported.
Stolen Vehicles
At 9:06 AM on January 9, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 2000 block of Highway 39 North. The case is currently under investigation.
At 11:25 AM on January 10, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 2200 block of 43rd Avenue. The vehicle has been recovered.
At 3:01 PM on January 10, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of 49th Avenue. The case is currently under investigation.
At 9:24 AM on January 11, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 2600 block of 10th Avenue. The vehicle has been recovered.
Auto Burglary
At 3:51 PM on January 9, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 1000 block of Highway 19 South. Entry was gained through a door.
At 9:40 AM on January 11, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 300 block of 63rd Place. Entry was gained through a door.
Residential Burglary
There were no residential burglaries reported.
Shootings
There were no shootings reported.
ARRESTS
| DATE | NAME | YOB | ADDRESS | CHARGE(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | LANSUS J COLE | 2003 | 107 71ST PL APT A95 MERIDIAN, MS | WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 1/9/2026 | JOHNATHAN L PRICE | 1978 | 3009 WILLOW DR MERIDIAN, MS |
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| 1/10/2026 | FREDRIK W WATERS | 1962 | 2286 OLD WIRE RD MERIDIAN, MS | DISTURBING THE PEACE |
| 1/10/2026 | JAMARIOUS D BURTON | 1989 | 814 64TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
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| 1/11/2026 | JEFFERY M SIMS | 1979 | 507 COUNTY ROAD 514 MERIDIAN, MS | DUI REFUSAL |
| 1/11/2026 | PATRICK E YARBROUGH | 1991 | 1107 14TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS | TELEPHONE HARASSMENT |
