Meridian Police Department
Official Media Release
Reporting Period: Apr 30, 2026 – May 4, 2026
Response Activity
419 Calls for Service
Operational window: April 30, 2026 (6:00 AM) to May 4, 2026 (6:00 AM).
Incident Reports
Robbery
At 9:02 PM on May 3, 2026, Officers responded to an armed robbery in the 2700 block of State Boulevard. The victim stated he was threatened with a gun; cash and a phone were taken. The case is currently under investigation.
Stolen Vehicles
Apr 30, 9:37 AM: Reported in the 3800 block of Paulding Street. Vehicle has been Recovered.
May 3, 11:31 AM: Reported in the 1300 block of 44th Avenue. Case is under investigation.
Auto Burglary
1100 block of Constitution Avenue
April 30, 4:49 PM • Entry: Door
1700 block of 29th Avenue
May 2, 9:06 AM • Entry: Door
Residential Burglaries
1500 block 22nd Ave Hts
May 1, 10:22 AM • Entry: Door
200 block North Hills St
May 2, 12:16 PM • Entry: Door
1000 block 24th St
May 2, 4:25 PM • Entry: Window
1500 block 35th Ave
May 3, 3:07 PM • Entry: Door
Shootings Summary
Meridian Police responded to 8 shots fired calls. Officers confirmed evidence to support 1 of these reports.
At 12:47 PM on April 30, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of 42nd Avenue. One vehicle was struck by gunfire. The case is currently under investigation.
Arrest Summary
| Date | Inmate Details | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 |
DONALD R LANDRUM SR
Born: 1937
|
1019 GRAND AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Simple Assault |
| 4/30/2026 |
AMARI V NICKS
Born: 2005
|
4405 HIGHLAND PARK DR MERIDIAN, MS |
Domestic Violence X 2 |
| 4/30/2026 |
JADAISHA S TUBBS
Born: 1995
|
2209 19TH ST MERIDIAN, MS |
Shoplifting |
| 4/30/2026 |
SHARON M SMITH
Born: 1967
|
HOMELESS | Willful Trespassing |
| 4/30/2026 |
BOBBY J WILLIAMS
Born: 1946
|
1284 County Road 467 Meridian, MS |
Domestic Violence |
| 4/30/2026 |
JAMARIOUS D BURTON
Born: 1989
|
814 64TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Simple Assault
Simple Assault Threat Malicious Mischief Willful Trespassing |
| 4/30/2026 |
WESLEY A STEVENS
Born: 1979
|
4883 W CRESCENT LAKE DR MERIDIAN, MS |
Disorderly Conduct |
| 5/1/2026 |
WILLIAM W LOEB
Born: 1986
|
5313 17TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
Public Drunk
Resisting Arrest |
| 5/1/2026 |
JAWAUGHN J MOBLEY
Born: 2000
|
900 Son Mobley Rd Porterville, MS |
Domestic Violence
Public Drunk |
| 5/1/2026 |
EARNEST J WALKER
Born: 1965
|
514 56TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
DUI |
| 5/1/2026 |
DONTAVIS RUSSELL
Born: 1995
|
785 Midway Odom Rd Forest, MS |
Trespassing |
| 5/1/2026 |
WILLIE L RUSSELL
Born: 1992
|
HOMELESS | Trespassing |
| 5/2/2026 |
SAMONE L SILLIMAN
Born: 1989
|
609 Stough Ln Apt C Linden, AL |
Shoplifting |
| 5/3/2026 |
BENIA REED
Born: 2004
|
8891 Village Ln Apt 13B Meridian, MS |
Disorderly Conduct |
| 5/3/2026 |
DAIJON L BARRETT
Born: 1994
|
5004 W Gate Hills Dr Meridian, MS |
DUI |
| 5/3/2026 |
MARKCUS D WALLACE
Born: 1995
|
1321 45th Ave Meridian, MS |
Poss. of Marijuana in MV |
| 5/3/2026 |
LANSUS J COLE
Born: 2003
|
107 71st Pl Apt A95 Meridian, MS |
Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest |
None reported
None reported
