MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE: Friday, March 13, 2020
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Public Safety PIO, 208-830-8100 or
[email protected]
Meridian Police Ask the Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop
On March 12, 2020 at 10:15pm officers pulled over a silver Nissan Altima at S. Meridian Road and W. Overland Road for non-working taillights. During the stop a Meridian Police officer made contact with the male driver aged 20-30 with a tattoo on his left cheek. The vehicle was also occupied by a female passenger. While speaking with the driver, he fled the stop driving westbound on I-84 reaching speeds of 115 mph. The officer cancelled the pursuit for safety reasons.
If you have any information referencing this pursuit, please contact the Meridian Police Department at #208-846-7300. The Meridian Police Department would like to thank media and the public for their assistance with this investigation.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 114 police officers and 28 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
