PRESS RELEASE
MERIDIAN, Miss. — Proactive traffic enforcement by the Meridian Police Department led to three felony arrests over the weekend, removing illegal drugs and a firearm from the community.
The arrests include:
• Lisa Spears was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance after a K9 alerted on her vehicle during a July 11 traffic stop at B Street and 17th Avenue South. Bond was set at $10,000.
• Willie Amerson was charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon after officers recovered marijuana and a 12-gauge shotgun during a July 11 traffic stop at 24th Street and 37th Avenue. Bond was set at $25,000.
• Homer Malone was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance after officers located a crystal-like substance during a consensual search following a July 12 traffic stop at B Street and Rubush Avenue. Bond was set at $10,000.
Assistant Chief Dareall Thompson said the arrests reflect the department’s continued focus on public safety.
“Our officers remain committed to keeping Meridian safe. Every day, they’re working to remove illegal drugs, illegal firearms, and criminal activity from our neighborhoods. These arrests are another example of that commitment.”
The Meridian Police Department will continue proactive enforcement efforts as part of its ongoing mission to make Meridian’s neighborhoods safer for everyone.
