Law enforcement reports for Oct. 3
Published 4:15 pm Monday, October 3, 2022
Meridian Police Department
The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.
• DUI/other – Justin J. Brown, born in 1981, 2700 29th Ave., Meridian.
• Malicious mischief – Eric J. Ragsdale, born in 1980, 5118 Manning St., Meridian.
• Possession of paraphernalia – Jonathan F. Webster Jr., born in 1996, 3516 32nd Ave., Meridian.
• DUI/refusal – Michael D. McDonald, born in 1976, 341 Wicklow Circle, Brandon.
• DUI – Jorge Bautista Martinez, born in 1975, 5009 Dodson Ave., Kansas City.
• Disorderly conduct – Lacedrick R. Dixon, born in 1982, 2706 State Blvd., Meridian.
• Destroying city property – Michael J. Chism, born in 1980, 1712 5th Ave., Meridian. Chism is also charged with disorderly conduct, willful trespassing.
• Domestic violence – Bryson K. Kendricks, born in 1996, 2406 50th Ave., Meridian.
Incident Reports
The Meridian Police Department reported the following incidents from Friday through Monday.
Robbery
• 4400 block of 40th Ave., 3:24 p.m.
• 4400 block of 38th Ave., 4:30 a.m.
Stolen vehicles
• 2000 block of Hwy. 45N, 12:12 p.m.
Auto burglary
• 100 block of Hwy. 11/80, 5:42 a.m.
• 27700 block of Willow Bend Dr., 7:54 a.m.
Residential burglary
• 3600 block of 26th St., 1:49 p.m.
• 400 block of Hawkins Crossing Rd., 6:51 a.m.
Shootings
• 2200 block of 34th Ave., 8:47 a.m.
• 4400 block of 35th Ave., 10:48 p.m.
• 3400 block of State Blvd., 7:17 p.m.
• Meridian Police responded to 22 shots fired calls but when officers arrived on scene, only 1 showed any evidence found to support the calls.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.
• Court order/Mandatory Days – Joel Arias, 71, 8827 Whippoorwill Rd., Meridian.
• Possession of controlled substance/two counts – Kristina Rena Bridges, 34, 1628 Old Marion Rd., Meridian.
• Probation violation/parole – Lederrick Dashawn Brown, 34, 1408 29th Ave., Meridian.
• DUI/first offense – Caleb Clayton Carpenter, 28, 9876 MS 145, Quitman. Carpenter is also charged with improper equipment.
• Domestic violence/simple assault – Shannon Crooke, 27, 5756 Pine Springs Rd., Meridian. Crooke is also charged with probation violation/parole.
• Felon in possession of a firearm – Robert Guy Davenport, 65, 307 Branch Estates Rd., Meridian.
• Public drunk – Amber Michelle Durham, 35, 6370 Lauderdale-Toomsuba Rd., Toomsuba. Durham is also charged with possession of marijuana/first offense.
• Possession of methamphetamine – Lynn Michelle Hoffer, 37, 3127 Greenfield Rd., Pearl. Hoffer is also charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent, felon in possession of a firearm.
• Stop lights – Andrew Turner McDonald, 41, 6427 Northwood, Jackson. McDonald is also charged with failure to pay.
• Failure to pay – Daphne Ramana McGee, 35, 3709 10th St., Meridian.
• Failure to pay – Ja’Darius Dequan Nelson, 27, 2015 Mosby Rd., Meridian.
• Trafficking in a controlled substance – Lorenzo Chase Powell, 23, 7346 Old Country Club Place, Meridian. Powell is also charged with fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle.
• DUI/first offense – Michael James Reed, 43, 3399 Knox Rd., Meridian. Reed is also charged with failure to have vehicle under control, suspended driver’s license, no liability insurance, fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle.
• Disturbing the peace – Erika Danielle Ruffin, 38, 5630 Alamucha Whynot Rd., Toomsuba. Ruffin is also charged with failure to pay.
• Sale of controlled substance/three counts – Gary R. Seals, 25, 1921 20th Ave., Meridian.
• Sale of cocaine – Sanchez Antwon Stribling, 45, 1719 Bunk Newell Rd., Meridian.
• Possession of controlled substance – Bridgett Terrell, 29, 2286 Old Wire Rd., Meridian.
Incident Reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents from Friday through Monday.
Sept. 30
• Meet complainant – Sandhill Rd.
• Traffic stop – Hwy. 19 S NB.
• Stolen vehicle – Jeffery Acres Rd.
• Traffic stop – Knox Rd.
• Traffic stop – Grandview Ave.
• Accident/no injuries – Poplar Springs Dr/Trails End.
Oct. 1
• Traffic stop – 8th St.
• Disturbance – Pine Springs Rd.
• Vandalism – Russell-Mt. Gilead Rd.
• Traffic stop – Hwy. 45N.
• Accident with injuries – Poplar Springs Dr.
• Traffic stop – Lauderdale-Toomsuba Rd.
• Traffic stop – 8th St.
Oct. 2
• Traffic stop – State Blvd. Ext.
• Traffic stop – 31st St/Poplar Springs Dr.
• Burglary to vehicle – Lauderdale-Toomsuba Rd.
• Observation – Causeyville Rd.
• Accident no injuries – Will Garrett Rd.
• Accident hit and run – Espey Rd.
• Disturbance – CA Pickard Rd.
Oct. 3
• Burglary – Hwy. 39.
Fire Runs
The Meridian Fire Departments reported the following calls Friday through Monday.
Oct. 1
• Medical assist, assist EMS crew – 2428 Old Marion; 4811 30th; 6137 Poplar Springs.
• Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire – 999 25th.
• Not reported – 107 71st; 2428 Old Marion; 3810 Paulding; 516 Hwy. 19; 5905 Semmes.
The Lauderdale County Volunteer Fire Departments reported the following calls Friday through Monday.
Sept. 30
• Vehicle fire – Hwy. 45N (Lauderdale).
• Trash fire – Dr. Brock Rd. (Clarkdale).
• Emergency medical service call – Good Hope-Knox (Russell).
• Grass fire – Interstate 20/127MM (Meehan).
• Vehicle fire – Hwy. 45 (Lauderdale).
• Emergency medical service call – Alice Dr. (Lauderdale).
• Brush fire – Hwy. 145 (Clarkdale).
• Emergency medical service call – Hwy. 495 (Bailey).
• Vehicle fire – Hunter Ridge (Causeyville/Southeast).
Oct. 1
• Brush fire – Hwy. 145 (Clarkdale).
• Grass fire – MM133 I-20 (Toomsuba).
• Emergency medical service call – Parkway S (Lauderdale).
• Brush fire – Hwy. 145 (Clarkdale).
• Motor vehicle accident – Poplar Springs Dr. (Northeast).
• Brush fire – Hwy. 145 (Clarkdale).
• Emergency medical rescue – Lauderdale-Toomsuba (Toomsuba).
Oct. 2
• Structure fire assist – Big Oak Dr. (Northeast).
• Brush fire – Sleepy Hollow (Marion).
• Assist – Dr. Brock Rd. (Clarkdale).
• Grass fire – Sleepy Hollow (Marion).
Ambulance Runs
Metro Ambulance reported 39 emergency runs Monday at 2 p.m.