Advisory
On Monday, November 30 at 12:31PM, Meridian Police responded to a vandalism report at a residence on N. Amethyst Avenue in Meridian. Officers made contact with the calling party who stated that the suspect, forty-one (41) year old Nathan JENKINS of Meridian, allegedly damaged the residence and the calling party wanted to press charges.
While officers were speaking to JENKINS through a door, JENKINS refused to comply. Officers heard loud banging that simulated the sound of a gun firing, and observed holes coming through the door that appeared to be consistent with gunfire. Officers evacuated the residence and the Ada County Metro SWAT Team responded to the scene.
Ultimately, JENKINS came out of the residence and refused to follow officer’s commands. Meridian officers used less-lethal use of force with a K9 and beanbag gun to apprehend the suspect. JENKINS was arrested and transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
JENKINS was arrested and transported to Ada County Jail for two (2) counts felony Battery on a Police Officer, one (1) count felony Malicious Injury to Property, one (1) count misdemeanor Assault and one (1) count misdemeanor Resisting and Obstructing.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that JENKINS was using a hammer against furniture, doors and walls, simulating the noise that officers initially believed to be gunshots.
The Ada County Metro SWAT Team is made up of the Meridian Police Department, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and the Garden City Police Department.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank residents in the surrounding area for their cooperation and patience during this tense situation.
Media Release: MERIDIAN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT AFTER STANDOFF
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday, November 30, 2020
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Public Information Officer, [email protected]
MERIDIAN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT AFTER STANDOFF
On Monday, November 30 at 12:31PM, Meridian Police responded to a vandalism report at a residence on N. Amethyst Avenue in Meridian. Officers made contact with the calling party who stated that the suspect, forty-one (41) year old Nathan JENKINS of Meridian, allegedly damaged the residence and the calling party wanted to press charges.
While officers were speaking to JENKINS through a door, JENKINS refused to comply. Officers heard loud banging that simulated the sound of a gun firing, and observed holes coming through the door that appeared to be consistent with gunfire. Officers evacuated the residence and the Ada County Metro SWAT Team responded to the scene.
Ultimately, JENKINS came out of the residence and refused to follow officer’s commands. Meridian officers used less-lethal use of force with a K9 and beanbag gun to apprehend the suspect. JENKINS was arrested and transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
JENKINS was arrested and transported to Ada County Jail for two (2) counts felony Battery on a Police Officer, one (1) count felony Malicious Injury to Property, one (1) count misdemeanor Assault and one (1) count misdemeanor Resisting and Obstructing.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that JENKINS was using a hammer against furniture, doors and walls, simulating the noise that officers initially believed to be gunshots.
The Ada County Metro SWAT Team is made up of the Meridian Police Department, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and the Garden City Police Department.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank residents in the surrounding area for their cooperation and patience during this tense situation.
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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 128 police officers and 40 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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 128 police officers and 40 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Address/Location
Meridian Police Department
1401 E Watertower St
Meridian, ID 83642
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-888-6678
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