Meridian Police Department
Media Release
Reporting period: June 17, 2025, 6:00 AM – June 18, 2025, 6:00 AM
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 92 calls for service.
Incidents Reported:
Robbery
There were no robberies reported.
Commercial Burglary
- At 7:33 AM on June 17, 2025, Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 100 block of Russell Drive.
Entry was gained through a door. - At 11:06 AM on June 17, 2025, Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 2300 block of Highway 19 North.
Entry was gained through a door.
Church Burglary
There were no church burglaries reported.
Stolen Vehicles
At 7:59 AM on June 17, 2025, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 3900 block of 8th Street.
The vehicle has been recovered.
Auto Burglary
There were no auto burglaries reported.
Residential Burglary
There were no residential burglaries reported.
Shootings
Meridian Police responded to 1 shots fired call and when Officers arrived on scene, there wasn’t any evidence found to support the call.
Arrests:
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charge(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2025 | DETONZEON D STRINGFELLOW | 1989 | 3704 PAULDING ST MERIDIAN, MS | SHOPLIFTING, DISORDERLY CONDUCT |
| 6/17/2025 | ZAWONE D TOWNSEND | 2002 | 2204 20TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS | GIVING FALSE INFORMATION |
| 6/18/2025 | DAVID M SMITH | 1979 | 808 20TH CT APT 25 JASPER, AL | WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
All individuals listed in arrest reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.



