Meridian Police Department
Public Information Media Release • May 8 – May 12, 2026
498
Calls for Service
Calls for Service
3
Shooting Injuries
Shooting Injuries
19
Total Arrests
Total Arrests
Violent Crime & Shootings
May 11 • 1:25 PM
Shooting
2200 block of State Boulevard
Shooting
2200 block of State Boulevard
One individual was struck by gunfire. This case is currently under active investigation by detectives.
May 8 • 11:45 PM
Strong-Armed Robbery
2300 block of South Frontage Road
Strong-Armed Robbery
2300 block of South Frontage Road
Victim reported an assault and theft of cash. Investigation is ongoing.
Property & Commercial Crime
May 11 • 5:20 AM
Commercial Burglary
800 block of 26th Avenue
Commercial Burglary
800 block of 26th Avenue
Entry was gained through a door. Investigators are processing the scene.
Recent Arrest Records
| Subject | Residence | Charges |
|---|---|---|
|
SMITH, SHARON M
Born: 1967 • Booked: 5/11
|
HOMELESS |
Disorderly Conduct
|
|
GOWDY, JACOBY A
Born: 1999 • Booked: 5/10
|
71ST PL, MERIDIAN |
Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest |
|
POWELL, RODNEY L
Born: 1973 • Booked: 5/11
|
29TH AVE, MERIDIAN |
Domestic Violence
|
|
KELLY JR, RAYMOND
Born: 1987 • Booked: 5/8
|
ASH AVE, MERIDIAN |
DUI
|



