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Meeks was arrested Thursday in connection with the disappearance of 44-year-old Jennifer Ann Arrington who was vanished August 12.
She was last seen on Schaub Drive near her home.
Arrington's two-door white Nissan Altima, which was reported missing, was eventually found in Illinois and Meeks is accused of stealing the vehicle.
He has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, assault on a female, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and first-degree murder - which "carries a maximum punished of either life without parole or the death penalty," District Court Judge Eric Chasse explained.
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Meeks and Arrington knew each other, but officials will not say what type of relationship the two had.
Police have not yet found her body.
A spokesperson for the department said detectives gathered enough evidence to present to the district attorney and the charge was filed.
Meeks is scheduled to be back in court October 19.