Criminal Investigation Involving City Of Meridian Employee

Statement from the City of Meridian, Mississippi

"The City of Meridian, Mississippi is aware of the criminal investigation involving a City employee. This employee has been put on administrative leave with pay pending an internal investigation."

Craig Hitt, CAO

City of Meridian, Mississippi

Please keep in mind that no charges have been filed and this remains an active investigation. As with any investigation, the facts are still being gathered and evaluated. Under the law, every person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.