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. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Oct 16

• Disorderly conduct and resisting arrest — 80 Hosanna Dr., Ward, Alabama
• DUI — Sandflat Rd., Meridian

Oct 17

• Disorderly conduct — homeless

The Meridian Police Department reported the following incidents from Tuesday through Wednesday.

Oct 16

• Residential burglary — 2900 block of Harris St. at 10:53 a.m.

Oct 17

• 3100 block of Highway 39 N. at 8:08 a.m.

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Oct 16

• Posted land, entering without permission
• Contempt of court for failure to pay fine

Oct 17

• Probation violation
• Probation violation
• Controlled substance: illegal possession and controlled substance violations
• Failure to pay

Oct 18

• DUI first offense, lighting equipment requirements and failure to maintain liability insurance
• Kidnapping and rape

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents from Tuesday through Wednesday.

Oct 17

• Petit larceny — Causeyville Rd.
• Non-reportable wreck — Officers Lake Rd.
• Non-reportable — Old Highway 45 N.
• Rape — 14th St.

Oct 18

• DUI first offense — 8th St.

Ambulance Runs

Metro Ambulance reported 46 emergency runs Wednesday at 2 p.m.