Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 14

Published 5:25 pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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. Friday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Jan 9
• Willful trespassing — 107 71st Pl. Apt. A95, Meridian
• Shoplifting, willful trespassing, possession of paraphernalia and resisting arrest — 3009 Willow Dr., Meridian
Jan 10
• Disturbing the peace — 2286 Old Wire Rd., Meridian
• Malicious mischief, willful trespassing and telephone harassment — 814 64th Ave., Meridian
Jan 11
• DUI refusal — 507 County Road 514, Meridian
• Telephone harassement — 1107 14th Ave., Meridian
Jan 12
• DUI — 112 Corwell Rd., Louisville
The Meridian Police Department reported the following incidents from Friday through Tuesday.
Jan 9
• Stolen vehicle — 2000 block of Highway 39 North at 9:06 a.m.
• Auto burglary — 1000 block of Highway 19 South at 3:51 p.m.
Jan 10
• Stolen vehicle — 2200 block of 43rd Avenue at 11:25 a.m.
• Stolen vehicle — 200 block of 49th Avenue at 3:01 p.m.
Jan 11
• Stolen vehicle — 2600 block 10th Avenue at 9:24 a.m.
• Auto burglary — 300 block of 63rd Place at 9:40 a.m.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Jan 9
• Foreign warrant; fugitive; holding
• Contempt of court
Jan 10
• Contempt of court-enforcement of judgement
• Simple domestic violence first offense
• Possession of marijuana in vehicle, DUI other substance first offense, fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle and failure to maintain liability insurance
Jan 11
• Possession of marijuana in vehicle, DUI other substance first offense, no tag/improper tag/expired tag and disobedience of traffic control devices-stop sign
• Contempt of court enforcement of judgement
• Simple domestic violence first offense and trespass after notice of non-permission
• Hold for investigation
Jan 12
• Controlled substance: enhanced sell of drugs near church or school x3
• Receiving stolen property
• Probation violation
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents from Friday through Tuesday.
Jan 9
• Petit larceny — Constitution Ave.
• Petit larceny — Yachtsman Dr.
• Leaving the scene of an accident — Jimmy Smith Rd.
Jan 11
• Possession of marijuana in vehicle — 22nd Ave/B St.
• Burglary; inhabited dwelling — Whippoorwill Rd.
Jan 12
• Identity information, obtaining for unlawful use — Center Grove Rd.
• Credit card fraud — Courthouse Blvd.