Following a fatal stabbing in Ruleville, Mississippi, U.S. Marshals tracked and arrested 34-year-old murder suspect Carnelius Hudson without incident at an Oklahoma motel. He was booked into the Sequoyah County Jail, awaiting extradition back to Mississippi to face criminal charges alongside an ongoing investigation.
Video of Clinton, New Jersey’s Jamie Lee Komoroski asking cop if she could call dad in 2023 released
Jamie Lee Komoroski, an American from New Jersey, earned a marketing degree from Coastal Carolina University. After various jobs and travels, she faced legal troubles following a DUI incident on April 28, 2023, resulting in the death of Samantha Miller and injury to Aric Hutchinson. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
North Brunswick, New Jersey’s Jordan Pensak released on bail
Jordan Pensak, a 27-year-old corrections officer at FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey, was charged with sexual abuse for engaging in a consensual relationship with a federal inmate. Investigators found explicit materials and communications on contraband cellphones. Pensak is facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted and was released on bail.
LAPD arrests Rodrigo Melgar in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
On August 3, 2026, LAPD officers arrested 27-year-old Rodrigo Melgar for a July 19 violent sexual assault against a woman walking home from a gym in Studio City. Interrupted by witnesses, Melgar fled before being identified through public tips. Authorities suspect additional victims and urge witnesses to contact detectives.
Bond for Greenbrier, Arkansas’s Abilene Almanza set at $1 million
Abilene Almanza, 21, of Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States was taken into custody following an investigation into alleged threats of a mass shooting targeting East Side Elementary School in Greenbrier. She was arrested by the Greenbrier Police Department on July 21, 2026.
Spokane, Washington’s Aaron Farinacci held on $1 million bond
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested for first-degree arson connected to the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington. A prior felony conviction complicates his case. The fire has caused significant destruction, leading to the evacuation of 67,000 residents and damaging over 700 structures. Community vigilance played a key role in his capture.
Body of Edinburgh’s Elisabeth-Jane Ross found in Athens; Afghanistan’s Sharif Ahmadzai arrested
Elisabeth-Jane Ross of Edinburgh, Scotland has died. She was 38. Sharif Ahmadzai, a professional boxer originally from Afghanistan, is accused of killng her. He is married to Alaina Hall, a citizen of the United States. He and his wife are the founders of Love Every Nation Athens, a ministry that help refugees in Athens.
Chad Williams opens fire at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho
Chad Williams opened fire at the In-N-Out Burder in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States at around 2:29 p.m. on August 1, 2026. Armed with an AR-style rifle and dressed in black, he fatally shot three people and wounded seven others.
Johnson City, Tennessee’s Mikaylee Beirne charged with attempted drowning of a child
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, of Johnson City, Tennessee, United States has been arrested and charged after an alleged attempted drowning of a child in Washington County, Tennessee. She is currently being held at the local detention facility on a $50,000 bond.
ICE facility employee Brandon Booth arrested in Aurora, Colorado
An off-duty ICE facility employee, Brandon Booth, was arrested in Aurora, Colorado, after allegedly shooting a protester during a July 16, 2026, demonstration. Booth faces multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder. The GEO Group, which operates the facility, has placed him on unpaid leave pending the ongoing police investigation.
