The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about potential criminal activity. Names of individuals accused but not convicted of crimes are not published. All persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Meridian Police Department
The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday.
Jan 24
Simple assault and malicious mischief x2 — 3901 Paulding St. Apt. 1, MeridianStalking and simple assault threat — 5024 37th St. Meridian
Jan 25
Shoplifting and trespassing — homelessTelephone harassement — 4026 35th St., MeridianPublic drunk — homelessDUI refusal — 1535 45th Ave., Meridian
The Meridian Police Department reported the following incidents from Thursday through Friday.
Jan 25
Commercial burglary — 2300 block of Highway 19 N. at 10:27 a.m.Commercial burglary — 2300 block of Highway 19 N. AT 3:54 p.m.Residential burglary — 3900 block of Paulding St. at 2:01 p.m.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday.
Jan 24
Foreign warrant; fugitive; holding and probation violationForeign warrant; fugitive; holdingFailure to payCredit card fraud and identity information: obtaining for unlawful useIntentional burning or torture of a child and controlled substance violationsForeign warrant; fugitive; holdingDUI fourth and subsequent and contempt of court for failure to pay fine x2Contempt of court for failure to pay fine x2
Jan 25
Possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI first offense, failure to dim headlights, disobedience of traffic control devices, no/expired driver’s license and failure to maintain liability insurance.Probation violation
Jan 26
Disorderly conduct: interfering with lawful orderPossession of marijuana in vehicle, DUI other substance first offense, expired tag, failure to maintain liability insurance and motor vehicles: driving on roadways laned for traffic improper
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents from Thursday through Friday.
Jan 24
Burglary; all but dwelling — KOA Campground RdEmbezzlement — 17th Ave.Warrant service — Highway
Jan 25
Possession of drug paraphernalia — Front St. Ext.Possession of marijuana in vehicle — Interstate 20 WB
Fire Runs
The Lauderdale County Volunteer Fire Departments reported the following calls Thursday through Friday.
Jan 24
Emergency medical service — Gum Log Rd. (Bailey)Assist — Chandler Rd. (Suqualena)Structure fire — Highway 19 N. (Suqualena)Structure fire — Highway 19 N. (Lost Gap)Structure fire — Highway 19 N. (Bailey)Motor vehicle accident — Highway 493 (Bailey)
Jan 25
Emergency medical service — Cook Rd. (Bailey)
Ambulance Runs
Metro Ambulance reported 64 emergency runs Friday at 2 p.m.