MERIDIAN, Miss. — The Meridian Police Department responded to 295 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, according to the department’s latest media release.
During the reporting period, officers responded to six calls involving shots fired. However, evidence was found to support only one of those reports.
At approximately 3:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, officers responded to a shooting in the 100 block of North Frontage Road. Two vehicles were struck by gunfire. The case remains under investigation.
Police also responded to a residential burglary at approximately 4:42 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the 4100 block of Ninth Street. Entry was gained through a door.
The department reported no robberies, commercial burglaries, church burglaries, stolen vehicles or auto burglaries during the reporting period.
Meridian Police Department arrest report
The following individuals were listed in the department’s arrest records for Oct. 16-18.
Friday, Oct. 16
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Javeon M. Davis, born in 1996 — Domestic violence.
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Garrett M. Windham, born in 1994 — Assault on a minor.
Saturday, Oct. 17
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Izaiah O. Benthall, born in 2007 — Profane language.
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Fredarious Griffin, born in 2003 — Shooting in the city.
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Charvis T. Alexander, born in 2004 — Shooting in the city.
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Tyshawn Q. Barney, born in 2003 — Shooting in the city.
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Darrel J. Barfield, born in 1998 — Possession of marijuana.
Sunday, Oct. 18
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James A. Parnell, born in 2007 — Disturbing the peace and disturbance of a business.
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Saharra S. Carr, born in 2004 — Simple assault.
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Eugene Circus, born in 1963 — Petit larceny.
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Ryan A. Jackson, born in 1996 — Two counts of willful trespassing.
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Fredreick A. Vallar III, born in 1972 — Driving under the influence.
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Jerry McKenzie, born in 1974 — Driving under the influence.
The shooting on North Frontage Road remains under investigation. Police have not indicated whether any of the arrests listed in the report are connected to that incident.
All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: Meridian Police Department media release and arrest records for Oct. 16-19, 2026.
