Lauderdale County, MS Sheriff's Office

Lauderdale County, MS Sheriff's Office This page is not monitored 24/7- Please call 911 for Emergencies The Sheriff’s Office also includes the Lauderdale County Detention Facility.

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency serving all of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, including the incorporated municipalities of Meridian and Marion. Under Mississippi law, all content on the Department’s page is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. Comments posted are considered public information. No personal information is obtained throug

h this site. The opinions expressed by visitors to this page do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office strives to support lines of communication with the public that encourage interaction through transparency while encouraging public interaction. The use of social media enhances our ability to do this, particularly through social networking sites like Facebook. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office offers a page at (https://www.facebook.com/LCSOMS/) as a public service to our community. These accounts are not always monitored in real-time. Postings made by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office to our page are done with the intention of providing the public with information we believe is important, informative, and in certain cases, necessary to release in the interest of public safety. Therefore, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to limit posts from members of the public to those which directly relate to our postings, and which conform to our guidelines. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office makes reasonable efforts to check all posts for accuracy, veracity and completeness when posted; however, we make no guarantees or warrant posting reliability. Postings are made in “good faith,” though circumstances may arise that cause details to change over time, with new information being developed. Should information from a posting change or be deemed inaccurate, we will make reasonable efforts to update it as soon as possible. Though we welcome your comments, there are certain guidelines we require when posting. Comments must not contain any of the following things: 1) Obscene, vulgar, s*xually explicit or otherwise offensive language/content, or links to such material; 2) Threats of any kind, particularly toward any other user or the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and its members; 3) The advocating of criminal acts or other illegal behavior; 4) Material that has the potential to compromise public safety or the safety of law enforcement personnel; 5) Remarks that disparage or discriminate against anyone based upon their s*x, race, creed, religious views, national origin, s*xual orientation, disability, etc.; 6) Remarks that may be considered libel, made toward any person or organization; 7) Anything that is clearly off the intended topic of discussion; 8) Information that is clearly inaccurate, unverified, and purposefully designed to mislead others; 9) Campaigning of any type, political or otherwise; 10) Links to other third-party sites or advertisements; 11) Any form of solicitation; and 12) Any other language/material deemed inappropriate or offensive. Any comments that violate these guidelines may be removed or hidden by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office at its sole discretion, and without warning or notice, but will be retained for an applicable retention period. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office also reserves the right to block access to our social media pages to any user who consistently violates these guidelines, without warning or notice. We understand that some topics may bring about strong feelings from users, but we ask that you please exercise good judgment, common courtesy and reasonableness when posting your comments. Thanks for your understanding in this matter. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to make changes to these guidelines without notice, and when it becomes necessary to do so. Please check these guidelines periodically for possible revisions.

03/16/2026

At 12:10 a.m. this morning E-911 was contacted by a store employee indicating that a white male wearing all black clothing, had broken the door glass of the convenience store located at 3200 Causeyville Road and entered the store. At 12:14 a.m. the caller stated that the male left the store on foot heading south bound down Causeyville Road. Deputies arrived in the area at 12:26 a.m. and searched the area for the suspect. No suspect was located, the investigation is on going.

Prepare now!
03/15/2026

Prepare now!

Prepare for potential bad weather late this evening into the early morning hours of tomorrow. Prepare now, store loose o...
03/15/2026

Prepare for potential bad weather late this evening into the early morning hours of tomorrow. Prepare now, store loose outdoor items (lawn chairs, trash cans, patio furniture, etc) secure gates and provide a safe location for outdoor pets.

03/15/2026

At 6:20 pm this evening, E911 received a call in regard to an individual who had been shot. The location given was originally at the end of Rufus Martin Road off of George Butler Road. Before the arrival of deputies, the subject was taken by a third party to a local hospital emergency room. Based upon available information it appears that the wound is not life-threatening and occurred while there was an argument between two individuals. Deputies and investigators are continuing the investigation.

Looking forward to a great show! Please checkout the Wings Over Meridian Air Show page or their website. You wi...
03/12/2026

Looking forward to a great show! Please checkout the Wings Over Meridian Air Show page or their website. You will find important information concerning routes, prohibited items and times. We are looking forward to working with our partners at NAS Meridian, state and federal agencies.

Join me at the Wings Over Meridian Air Show

03/12/2026
03/11/2026
🚨 MILESTONE ALERT 🚨Join us in congratulating Lt. Dowdy on her 10‑year milestone with the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Dep...
03/07/2026

🚨 MILESTONE ALERT 🚨

Join us in congratulating Lt. Dowdy on her 10‑year milestone with the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department!

Major McCarter shared, “She is a hard-working leader who began as a civilian employee and challenged herself through each position, becoming a shift Lieutenant at the Detention Facility. She always helps others and thinks of the team first.”

Lt. Dowdy’s dedication, growth, and commitment to serving our community make her an invaluable part of our department. We are proud to honor her decade of service and leadership!

Thank you, Lt. Dowdy, for everything you do for Lauderdale County! 🎉

🚨 PRESS RELEASE 🚨
03/06/2026

🚨 PRESS RELEASE 🚨

📣 Mowing season is upon us here in the South! We ask that our residents & landscape professionals be mindful of debris c...
03/06/2026

📣 Mowing season is upon us here in the South!

We ask that our residents & landscape professionals be mindful of debris caused by their efforts. Anyone causing debris, including grass clippings, to be thrown on the roadway is required by law to cause such to be immediately removed. (MS Code MS Code 63-3-1211).

🏍️ 🚘 This can be a serious safety concern for not only motorcyclists but all motorists using our public roads & highways. Each year people are injured by road debris. We also ask that motorists kindly give as wide a berth as is safely possible to those trying their best to keep our county beautiful!

Please do your part so we can all have a wonderful year safely enjoying all that the outdoors of our great state has to offer! ❤️🌸

Address

2500 Courthouse Boulevard
Meridian, MS
39301

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