Meridian Police Department Media Release
Reporting Period: October 5, 2026, 6:00 AM – October 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
Calls for Service: 112 calls responded to by officers during this period.
Calls for Service: 112 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:
Reported Crime Summary
Robbery
1 Reported
1 Reported
Commercial Burglary
1 Reported
1 Reported
Church Burglary
0 Reported
0 Reported
Stolen Vehicles
1 Reported
1 Reported
Auto Burglary
0 Reported
0 Reported
Residential Burglary
1 Reported
1 Reported
Incidents & Activity Log
Armed Robbery
LOCATION: 100 Block of South Frontage Road
TIME: 12:08 AM (Oct 6, 2026)
TIME: 12:08 AM (Oct 6, 2026)
Meridian Police responded to an armed robbery. The victim stated he was threatened with a firearm and property was taken. The case is currently under investigation.
Commercial Burglary
LOCATION: 1600 Block of Highway 39 North
TIME: 2:49 PM (Oct 5, 2026)
TIME: 2:49 PM (Oct 5, 2026)
Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary. Entry was gained through a door.
Residential Burglary
LOCATION: 900 Block of 42nd Avenue
TIME: 10:29 PM (Oct 5, 2026)
TIME: 10:29 PM (Oct 5, 2026)
Meridian Police responded to a residential burglary. Entry was gained through a door.
Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION: 3600 Block of Highland Avenue
TIME: 1:03 AM (Oct 6, 2026)
TIME: 1:03 AM (Oct 6, 2026)
Meridian Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle has since been recovered.
Shootings & Shots Fired Summary
Meridian Police responded to 1 shots fired call during this period. When officers arrived on scene, evidence was found to support the call.
Arrest Log
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charges |
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| 10/05/2026 | WILLIAM M SMITH | 1954 | 3711 16TH ST MERIDIAN, MS |
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| 10/05/2026 | OMETRIC R BROWN | 1997 | 2304 46TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
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| 10/05/2026 | LASHARA S BEASON | 1994 | 5217 5TH ST MERIDIAN, MS |
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