MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2022
CONTACT: Kelsey Johnston, Public Safety Information Officer, [email protected]
Meridian Police Arrest Student for Stabbing at Crossroads Middle School
MERIDIAN —At approximately 12:00pm, January 3, 2022, Meridian Police Department were dispatched to a reported stabbing at Crossroads Middle School.
Two female students were involved in an altercation where one student was stabbed in the leg by another student. Police arrived on scene and were able to determine that the incident was isolated between two students. One student was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody without incident.
The juvenile will be charged with one (1) count felony aggravated battery and one (1) count misdemeanor possessing a weapon on school property.
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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 133 police officers and 41 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
