Meridian Police Department Media Release
Reporting Period: September 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – September 18, 2026, 6:00 AM
Calls for Service: 138 calls responded to by officers during this period.
Calls for Service: 138 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:
Auto Burglary
At 2:22 AM on September 18, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 4800 block of 37th Street. Entry was gained through a door.
Residential Burglary
- At 5:04 PM on September 17, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a residential burglary in the 1100 block of 17th Street. Entry was gained through a window.
- At 6:47 PM on September 17, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a residential burglary in the 600 block of 48th Avenue. Entry was gained through a door.
Other Categories Reported
- Robbery: There were no robberies reported.
- Commercial Burglary: There were no commercial burglaries reported.
- Church Burglary: There were no church burglaries reported.
- Stolen Vehicles: There were no stolen vehicles reported.
- Shootings: There were no shootings reported.
Arrest & Booking Log
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | ALTON D GRIGGS | 1986 | 2305 D ST APT A6 MERIDIAN, MS |
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING
• DISTURBANCE OF A BUSINESS
• RESISTING ARREST
|
| 9/17/2026 | ARTHUR C CALVIN JR | 2002 | 1226 SPRIGGS ST LAUREL, MS |
• SHOPLIFTING
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING
|
| 9/17/2026 | RICHARD O CARSON | 1966 | 537 40TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
• SHOPLIFTING
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING
|
| 9/17/2026 | ANTWANKIA S MCGRUDER | 1996 | 1815 N 5TH AVE LAUREL, MS |
• SHOPLIFTING
• WILLFUL TRESPASSING
|
| 9/17/2026 | MARQUIS CLAYTON | 1999 | 2710 ST ANDREWS ST MERIDIAN, MS |
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 9/17/2026 | FREDEZ L CLARK | 1993 | HOMELESS | • SHOPLIFTING |
| 9/18/2026 | DUSTIN L SULLIVAN | 1993 | HOMELESS | • WILLFUL TRESPASSING |



