Meridian Police Department
Media Release
Calls for Service Summary
The Meridian Police Department responded to 409 calls for service from February 13, 2026, at 6:00 AM to February 17, 2026, at 6:00 AM.
Incident Reports
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 6:28 AM on February 15, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 3800 block of Poplar Springs Drive. The case is currently under investigation.
Auto Burglary
At 7:57 AM on February 13, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 8300 block of Eagle Pointe Drive. Entry was gained through a window.
At 11:01 AM on February 16, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 1500 block of 35th Avenue. Entry was gained through a door.
Residential Burglary
At 4:53 PM on February 16, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a residential burglary in the 1700 block of 25th Avenue. Entry was gained through a window.
Shootings
Meridian Police responded to 8 shots fired calls. When Officers arrived on scene, only 3 showed any evidence found to support the calls.
At 8:38 PM on February 14, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a shooting in the 4500 block of Arthur Street. One vehicle was struck by gunfire, the case is currently under investigation.
At 1:19 PM on February 16, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of 44th Avenue. Three residences and one vehicle were struck by gunfire, the case is currently under investigation.
At 1:42 PM on February 16, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a shooting in the 4300 block of Rubush Drive. One residence was struck by gunfire, the case is currently under investigation.
Arrest Report
| Date | Name (YOB) | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | DALE L CHICKAWAY (1975) | 180 NESHOBA KEMPER RD PHILADELPHIA, MS | DISORDERLY CONDUCT, PUBLIC DRUNK |
| 2/13/2026 | KEAIRA L LOPER (2005) | 2310 HWY 18 W QUITMAN, MS | DUI OTHER |
| 2/13/2026 | EARNEST L THOMAS JR (1965) | 529 55TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS | SHOPLIFTING, WILLFUL TRESPASSING, RESISTING ARREST |
| 2/13/2026 | KEIANA C LEE (1989) | 1517 13TH AVE APT 8 MERIDIAN, MS | SIMPLE ASSAULT, SIMPLE ASSUALT THREAT |
| 2/14/2026 | RICHARD A CHANDLER (2000) | 925 40TH AVE APT 1605 MERIDIAN, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 2/15/2026 | WENTRELL D BELL (1996) | 301 63RD PL APT C87 MERIDIAN, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 2/15/2026 | JOHNNY J HORN JR (1970) | 2714 12TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 2/15/2026 | JONATHAN R HOUSTON (1997) | 3007 10TH ST MERIDIAN, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 2/16/2026 | ERIC D LANG (1972) | 5112 DRUID LN MERIDIAN, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| 2/16/2026 | BRANDON N HICKMAN (1984) | 203 NORTH HILLS ST MERIDIAN, MS | DUI OTHER, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA IN A MOTOR VEHICLE |
| 2/16/2026 | JOE N STOVALL (1957) | HOMELESS | OPEN BURNING |
| 2/16/2026 | LISA E BROWN (1962) | 110 GRIFFIS ST UNION, MS | PUBLIC DRUNK |
| 2/16/2026 | KENNETH L ANTHONY (1976) | 8042 LAUDERDALE TOOMSUBA RD TOOMSUBA, MS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
