Meridian Police Department Media Release
Reporting Period: October 9, 2026, 6:00 AM – October 12, 2026, 6:00 AM
Calls for Service: 329 calls responded to by officers during this period.
Calls for Service: 329 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:
1 Armed Robbery
Incident Breakdown
Robbery
1 Reported
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Oct 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM1300 block of 43rd AvenueArmed robbery. The victim stated she was threatened with a firearm and property was taken. Under investigation.
Shootings & Shots Fired
2 Confirmed
Meridian Police responded to 11 shots fired calls; upon arrival, officers found evidence supporting 2 of the calls.
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Oct 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM4400 block of 35th AvenueOne structure and one vehicle were struck by gunfire. Under investigation.
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Oct 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM3100 block of 45th StreetOne residence was struck by gunfire. Under investigation.
Auto Burglary
2 Reported
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Oct 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM1700 block of 2nd Street SouthEntry was gained through a door.
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Oct 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM300 block of Highway 11 and 80Entry was gained through a window.
Residential Burglary
2 Reported
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Oct 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM4000 block of 35th StreetEntry was gained through a door.
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Oct 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM4300 block of Terry StreetEntry was gained through a door.
Commercial Burglary
0 Reported
There were no commercial burglaries reported.
Church Burglary
0 Reported
There were no church burglaries reported.
Stolen Vehicles
0 Reported
There were no stolen vehicles reported.
Arrests / Booking Log
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | WARREN, CHARLES O | 2003 | 1705 OLD MARION RD, MERIDIAN, MS | Possession of Paraphernalia Willful Trespassing |
| 10/9/2026 | BOLLIG, JACOB | 2005 | 1229 WINDMILL DR, MERIDIAN, MS | Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material |
| 10/9/2026 | MELTON, WILLIAM M | 1954 | 5808 CHEROKEE RD, MERIDIAN, MS | Willful Trespassing |
| 10/10/2026 | HORNER, CHRISTOPHER L | 1987 | 635 AZAELA DR, MERIDIAN, MS | DUI |
| 10/10/2026 | PARKER, ANGEL J | 1990 | HOMELESS | Willful Trespassing |
| 10/10/2026 | STANCIL, PRESTON L | 1983 | 6408 OLD 8TH ST RD, MERIDIAN, MS | Disorderly Conduct |
| 10/10/2026 | SWAIN, BRIAN C | 1989 | 8221 HWY 39 APT 5B, MERIDIAN, MS | Shoplifting Willful Trespassing |
| 10/10/2026 | LEE, DAVID D | 1990 | 1110 17TH AVE, MERIDIAN, MS | Shoplifting Willful Trespassing |
| 10/10/2026 | ETHRIDGE, AMBER B | 1991 | 1357 COUNTY ROAD 375, ENTERPRISE, MS | DUI |
| 10/11/2026 | SPARKS, DEWARN | 1967 | 5420 VALLY ST, MERIDIAN, MS | DUI |
| 10/11/2026 | WALKER, FLMORIE T | 2004 | 53 COUNTY ROAD 286, PACHUTA, MS | Fighting in Public Public Drunk |
| 10/11/2026 | MATTHEWS, SHASTA L | 1979 | 803 29TH ST APT M6, MERIDIAN, MS | Shoplifting |
| 10/12/2026 | COLE, MIYYA S | 1998 | 107 71ST PL APT A140, MERIDIAN, MS | Contributing to the Neglect or Delinquency of a Minor |
