Meridian Police Department
Official Media Release
Reporting Period: Apr 16, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026
Response Activity
127 Calls for Service
Operational response window: April 16, 2026 (6:00 AM) to April 17, 2026 (6:00 AM).
Incident Reports
Commercial Burglary
At 8:23 AM on April 16, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 3700 block of 7th Street. Entry was gained through a fence.
Shootings
Meridian Police responded to 1 shots fired call. Officers arrived on scene and conducted a thorough canvas; however, there was no evidence found to support the call.
Arrest Summary
| Date | Inmate Details | Address | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | OLIVIA M DUNNIGAN Born: 1988 | 107 71ST PL APT A114 MERIDIAN, MS | Domestic Violence |
| 4/16/2026 | MYLA BIVINS Born: 1975 | 222 2ND AVE MERIDIAN, MS | Disturbance of a Business Willful Trespassing |
| 4/16/2026 | JERRY W GRIFFIN Born: 1957 | 4009 5TH ST MERIDIAN, MS | Willful Trespassing |
| 4/16/2026 | CEDRICK L SMITH JR Born: 2000 | 211 NORTH HILLS ST APT G3 MERIDIAN, MS | Domestic Violence |
Robbery
None
Church Burglary
None
Stolen Vehicles
None
Auto Burglary
None
Residential Burglary
None