Meridian Police Department
Media Release
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 262 calls for service from August 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM to August 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
The following incidents were reported to the Meridian Police Department.
Robbery
There were no robberies reported.
Commercial Burglary
There were no commercial burglaries reported.
Church Burglary
There were no church burglaries reported.
Stolen Vehicles
- At 10:48 PM on August 18, 2025, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 2100 block of 14th Street. The vehicle has been recovered.
- At 5:42 PM on August 19, 2025, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 2100 block of 14th Street. The case is currently under investigation.
Auto Burglary
- At 1:50 PM on August 19, 2025, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 1600 block of Tommy Webb Drive. Entry was gained through a door.
Residential Burglary
There were no residential burglaries reported.
Shootings
Meridian Police responded to 3 shots fired calls and when Officers arrived on scene, there wasn’t any evidence found to support the calls.
Arrests
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | MATTHEW T MORROW | 1973 | HOMELESS | WILLFUL TRESPASSING X 2 |
| 8/18/2025 | KUMARI B SMITH-JOHNSON | 2006 | 3626 STATE BLVD MERIDIAN, MS | DUI OTHER POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA IN A MOTOR VEHICLE |
| 8/18/2025 | DANIEL J GROVES | 2001 | 1115 KIMBROUGH CHAPEL RD LAMAR, MS | DUI OTHER |
| 8/18/2025 | LASHAWN T LOFTON | 2000 | 3830 36TH ST MERIDIAN, MS | DISORDERLY CONDUCT |
| 8/19/2025 | MARY B LANG | 1952 | 803 29TH ST APT 713 MERIDIAN, MS | WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 8/19/2025 | LACEY B LEWIS | 1987 | 698 FOREMAN TOLLES RD BAILEY, MS | SHOPLIFTING |
| 8/19/2025 | VICTORIA D CARPENTER | 1994 | 4226 HWY 11 ENTERPRISE, MS | SHOPLIFTING |
| 8/19/2025 | JOHNNY M KILGORE | 1965 | 5699 COOPER CIR MERIDIAN, MS | SHOPLIFTING POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA PETIT LARCENY |
| 8/19/2025 | SHAVONTE A COLE | 1994 | 3012 MT BARTON PL APT D24 MERIDIAN, MS | DISORDERLY CONDUCT |
| 8/19/2025 | ANTHONY E KING JR | 2002 | 6214 OAKLAND HEIGHTS ST MERIDIAN, MS | DUI OTHER |
| 8/20/2025 | HENRY D JOHNSON | 1978 | 2522 32ND ST MERIDIAN, MS | SIMPLE ASSAULT THREAT DISTURBANCE OF A BUSINESS |
All individuals listed in arrest reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
