Meridian Police Department Media Release
Calls for Service: 118 calls responded to by officers during this period.
An arrest does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The following incidents were reported to the Meridian Police Department:
Commercial Burglary
At 10:38 AM on September 14, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 300 block of North Frontage Road. Entry was gained through a door.
Auto Burglary
At 12:07 PM on September 14, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 1100 block of Constitution Avenue. Entry was gained through a door.
Shootings
Meridian Police responded to 1 shots fired call and when officers arrived on scene, evidence was found to support the call.
At 10:46 PM on September 14, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of 33rd Avenue. One individual was struck by gunfire; the case is currently under investigation.
Other Categories Reported
- Robbery: There were no robberies reported.
- Church Burglary: There were no church burglaries reported.
- Stolen Vehicles: There were no stolen vehicles reported.
- Residential Burglary: There were no residential burglaries reported.
Arrest & Booking Log
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | MICHAEL S FRANKLIN | 1999 | 1779 RIDGE RD CHUNKY, MS |
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• GIVING FALSE INFORMATION
|
| 9/14/2026 | CHRISTOPHER B GRAHAM | 1979 | HOMELESS |
• POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING
|
| 9/14/2026 | WILLIAM M MELTON | 1954 | 5808 CHEROKEE RD MERIDIAN, MS |
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING X 3 |
| 9/14/2026 | WESLEY A STEVENS | 1979 | 4888 W CRESCENT LAKE DR MERIDIAN, MS |
• SIMPLE ASSAULT |
| 9/14/2026 | LASHAWN J LANIEAR | 1997 | 2032 38TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
• SIMPLE ASSAULT |
| 9/14/2026 | JADAVIAN M MORRIS | 2000 | 4214 20TH ST MERIDIAN, MS |
• DUI OTHER |
| 9/14/2026 | JAMES R STRICKLAND | 1985 | 5196 C ZERO RD MERIDIAN, MS |
• PETIT LARCENY |
| 9/14/2026 | ANNIE N BUNDRUM-KELL | 1990 | 1616 20TH ST MERIDIAN, MS |
• PETIT LARCENY |
| 9/14/2026 | DANA C GALE | 1984 | 2015 MOSBY RD APT F8 MERIDIAN, MS |
• DUI |
