Meridian Police Department
Weekend Media Release Summary
Reporting Period: July 17, 2026 (6:00 AM) – July 20, 2026 (6:00 AM)
Time/Location: 4:56 PM on July 18, 2026 | 4400 Block of 35th Avenue
Meridian Police responded to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers confirmed one individual was struck by gunfire. The victim was attended to, and the case is actively under investigation by detectives.
Time/Location: 4:15 AM on July 19, 2026 | 2000 Block of 43rd Avenue
Officers responded to a vehicle theft call. Status: Vehicle has been successfully recovered.
Time/Location: 1:19 PM on July 19, 2026 | 2000 Block of 33rd Avenue
A vehicle theft report was processed. The case remains actively under investigation.
Time/Location: 5:14 PM on July 19, 2026 | 7300 Block of Highway 80 West
Meridian Police responded to a stolen vehicle report along the highway corridor. Active investigation ongoing.
Time/Location: 4:06 AM on July 19, 2026 | 4300 Block of Royal Road
Officers responded to a vehicle break-in. Entry was confirmed to have been gained through a door.
Time/Location: 9:27 AM on July 19, 2026 | 3200 Block of 24th Avenue
A second auto burglary report was filed. Point of entry was verified through a door.
Time/Location: 6:44 PM on July 17, 2026 | 2600 Block of 16th Street
Officers processed a home break-in report. Entry into the residence was gained through a door.
Meridian Police patrols responded to 5 separate shots fired calls over the weekend. Upon officer arrival, only 1 call produced physical/ballistic evidence (detailed in the shooting entry above). The remaining 4 calls yielded no supporting evidence on scene.
Arrests & Bookings Log
| Date | Name | YOB | Address | Charge(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | CHRISTOPHER B RUFFIN | 1987 | 327 54TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
DISORDERLY CONDUCT PUBLIC DRUNK |
| 7/17/2026 | JAVION WALK | 2006 | HOMELESS | TRESPASSING |
| 7/17/2026 | ANTOINE D HOPSON | 1972 | 816 OLD ROCK RD PORTERVILLE, MS |
DUI OTHER |
| 7/18/2026 | SHANNON L TENTION | 1980 | 1925 25TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA |
| 7/18/2026 | ROSHANDA S CLARK | 1983 | 2425 STATE BLVD MERIDIAN, MS |
WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 7/18/2026 | JADARRIUS D RUSH | 2002 | 2603 29TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
DISORDERLY CONDUCT |
| 7/18/2026 | LAMIRACLE L SMITH | 2006 | 2713 EDGEWOOD DR MERIDIAN, MS |
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA |
| 7/18/2026 | JESSE L SMITH JR | 1990 | 1913 15TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS |
SIMPLE ASSAULT THREAT WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 7/19/2026 | MAKI EVINS | 2007 | 6205 CHERRY ST MERIDIAN, MS |
CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON |
| 7/19/2026 | THOMAS D SNOWDEN | 1991 | HOMELESS | WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 7/19/2026 | GREGORY D CORSELLO | 1994 | 2514 C ST MERIDIAN, MS |
WILLFUL TRESPASSING |
| 7/20/2026 | TRAMAINE D BROCK | 1988 | 1750 E LARKSPUR DR PHOENIX, AZ |
DUI OTHER |
None Reported
None Reported
None Reported
Official Public Information Notice
This document serves as an official media release. All information provided is preliminary and subject to change as investigations proceed. Any individuals mentioned in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
