Meridian Police Department
Official Media Release
Reporting Period: Mar 11, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026
Response Activity
132 Calls for Service
Operational window: March 11, 2026 (6:00 AM) to March 12, 2026 (6:00 AM).
Incident Reports
Residential Burglary
At 10:35 AM on March 11, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a residential burglary in the 800 block of 48th Avenue. Entry was gained through a door.
Shootings Summary
Meridian Police responded to 3 shots fired calls. Evidence was found to support 1 of these calls.
At 7:17 PM on March 11, 2026, Officers responded to a shooting in the 3100 block of 18th Street. One individual and one vehicle were struck by gunfire. The case is currently under investigation.
Robbery
None reported
Comm. Burglary
None reported
Church Burglary
None reported
Stolen Vehicles
None reported
Auto Burglary
None reported
Arrest Summary
| Date | Inmate Details | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 |
JARIKO Q CHANEY
Born: 1982
|
1738 BUNK NEWELL RD MERIDIAN, MS |
Willful Trespassing
Petit Larceny |
| 3/12/2026 |
CHRISTIAN S BENNETT
Born: 1985
|
1322 28TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Indecent Exposure |
| 3/12/2026 |
JUSTIN D BALDWIN-CARR
Born: 1997
|
9619 B BOSTON AVE LUBBOCK, TX |
Resisting Arrest |



