Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 21

Published 4:44 am Wednesday, January 21, 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.

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 16

Controlled substance violations and probation violations x3
Possession of methamphetamine
Aggravated assault
Probation violation
Arme robbery
Probation violation
Jan 17

Contempt of court for failure to appear or complete jury service
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents from Friday through Tuesday.

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Jan 16

Petit larceny — Causeyville Clarke Rd.
Petit larceny — Courthouse Blvd.
Jan 17

Burglary; all but dwelling — Mt. Carmel Rd.
Jan 18

Driving without headlights — 25th Ave./20th St.
Child abuse — 14th St.
Jan 19

Burglary; breaking and entering inhabited dwelling — Mayatt Rd.
Missing person — A K Landrum Dr.