Meridian Police Department
Official Media Release
Reporting Period: Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 3, 2026
Response Activity
280 Calls for Service
Operational response window: April 1, 2026 (6:00 AM) to April 3, 2026 (6:00 AM).
Incident Reports
Stolen Vehicle – Recovered
At 6:33 AM on April 2, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle in the 1400 block of Pine Street North. The vehicle has been recovered.
Auto Burglary
At 8:46 AM on April 2, 2026, Meridian Police responded to an auto burglary in the 3800 block of Oakdale Avenue. Entry was gained through a door.
Shooting Summary
Meridian Police responded to 8 shots fired calls. Evidence was found to support 2 of these calls.
At 6:01 AM on April 2, 2026, Officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of 48th Avenue. One individual and one residence were struck by gunfire. The case is currently under investigation.
Robbery
None
Comm. Burglary
None
Church Burglary
None
Residential
None
Arrest Summary
| Date | Inmate Details | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 |
ROBERT M EDWARDS JR
Born: 1989
|
450 EBONY RD DEMOPOLIS, AL |
DUI Other |
| 4/1/2026 |
KIARA S PICKENS
Born: 1993
|
352 HALSELL RD LISMAN, AL |
Domestic Violence |
| 4/1/2026 |
JOE N STOVALL
Born: 1957
|
HOMELESS | Shoplifting |
| 4/1/2026 |
JANICE R BROADHEAD
Born: 1991
|
8033 COUNTY ROAD 350 MERIDIAN, MS |
Shoplifting |
| 4/1/2026 |
SARAH G BRACKEEN
Born: 2004
|
844 MT PLEASANT CHURCH RD HICKORY, MS |
Disorderly Conduct |
| 4/1/2026 |
MICAIAH D SILLIMAN
Born: 2003
|
8420 Ne Lauderdale Ln Meridian, MS |
Disorderly Conduct |
| 4/2/2026 |
AVERY L BROOKS
Born: 1979
|
1410 14TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Disorderly Conduct X 2 |
| 4/2/2026 |
CORDARIUS M MILLER
Born: 2000
|
4640 POPLAR SPRINGS DR APT 819 MERIDIAN, MS |
Stalking |
| 4/2/2026 |
MICHAEL W WOOD JR
Born: 1984
|
12187 HWY 494 COLLINSVILLE, MS |
Simple Assault |
| 4/2/2026 |
DEMARCUS L WATKINS
Born: 1990
|
539 47TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Stalking
Telephone Harassment |
| 4/3/2026 |
JAMES E LEWIS JR
Born: 1982
|
11271 HILL THOMPSON RD COLLINSVILLE, MS |
DUI |
