Brownsville, Tennessee’s Dequarius Lax arrested 2 weeks after Saturah Hayes’ shooting

Dequarius “DQ” Lax, 18, surrendered to Brownsville authorities on May 27, 2026, following a mass shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park. The May 8 incident killed 16-year-old Saturah Hayes and injured six others. Lax faces 22 charges, including first-degree murder, following an indictment by a Haywood County grand jury.

Former Leawood, Kansas priest Richard Storey accused of stealing $160K

Richard Storey, a former pastor of the Curé of Ars Church in Kansas, surrendered to police on May 23, 2026, facing felony theft charges for misappropriating $160,000 in parish funds. This investigation, initiated during a routine financial review, follows a previous criminal inquiry involving Storey. The Archdiocese is cooperating with authorities.

Marcus McDaniel accused of shooting Cincinnati, Ohio cop’s son Nicholas Dent in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans police arrested 20-year-old Marcus McDaniel for the May 2, 2026, murder of Nicholas Dent. McDaniel, booked on a second-degree murder charge, was apprehended following a multi-agency operation. Dent, the son of a Cincinnati police officer, was killed shortly before his birthday, sparking a major community support effort.

Boaz, Alabama’s Dusty Sharp arrested after road rage incident in Kentucky

Dusty D. Sharp, 43, of Boaz, Alabama, was arrested in Calvert City, Kentucky, following a road rage incident on I-24. After a motorist reported Sharp pointed a firearm at them, KSP troopers stopped his 2001 Toyota Tundra, recovered a handgun, and charged him with wanton endangerment and menacing. Investigation continues.

US Marshals arrest Zaire Manning in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Imani Nikhiya Ringgold was fatally shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 7, 2026. She was 20. The Philadelphia Police Department named four suspects including Mustafa King, 26, Hamza Ruley, 24, and Zarie Manning, 21. Both Ruley and Manning have been arrested while King is still at large.

Memphis Safe Task Force arrests Stephan Thornton, Tony Williams

The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States executed 44 arrest warrants and recovered five firearms on May 19, 2026. Among the arrestees are murder suspects Stephan Thornton, 33, and Tony Williams, 26.

Miami-Dade County, Florida’s Jorjeans Caballero arrested by Doral cops

Jorjeans Caballero Gonzalez, 29, of Miami-Dade County, Florida has been arrested. He was charged with 16 counts of electronic transmission harmful to minors, six counts of promoting sexual performance by a child.

Kansas City, Missouri teacher Richard Villigram arrested

Richard Villigram, 43, of Kansas City, Missouri, United States is an industrial technology teacher at Plaza Middle School in Kansas City. On April 22, 2026, he was charged in federal court following an investigation into attempted child exploitation. According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, … Continue reading Kansas City, Missouri teacher Richard Villigram arrested

Omaha, Nebraska teacher Matthew Lund arrested

Matthew Lund, a 47-year-old teacher from Omaha, has been arrested on charges related to child exploitation, including possession and distribution of child pornography. Although there's no evidence of victimization among his students, the Millard Public Schools district has placed him on administrative leave and initiated an internal investigation, emphasizing student safety.

Alabama basketball coach Paige Adams’ husband files for divorce

Paige Parker Adams, 35, former Cold Springs High School basketball coach, was arrested on a 32-count indictment involving sexual crimes with a student. The charges include distributing obscene material and illegal sexual contact. Adams resigned in March following a school investigation and faces an arraignment in May after posting bond.