MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicle and foot pursuit that followed a traffic stop earlier this week in Meridian.
Ladarius Fowler has been charged with felony fleeing and aggravated assault on a police officer, according to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson of the Meridian Police Department. No bond has been set. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 10, in the 2500 block of 26th Street.
The incident began when officers responded around 7:43 p.m. to a report of a car blocking multiple lanes at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 41st Street. Officers located the stalled vehicle and assisted the occupants in getting it running. As officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled the scene, prompting a vehicle pursuit.
The chase ended in the 2600 block of 28th Avenue, where the suspect exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Officers quickly apprehended the suspect, and a weapon was recovered at the scene.
Police are also investigating a report of shots fired in connection to the incident. No injuries have been reported.
Fowler remains in custody as the investigation continues.
