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Jackson was arrested shortly before 11 p.m. after police responded to a call at a home in West Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Jackson was arrested and later booked into jail on a $50,000 bond, according to jail records.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The former chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, Kate Meynell, admitted in her evidence that Calocane should have been arrested before he killed Barnaby, Grace and Ian.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He was arrested in Florida in early October.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The day after Mom was arrested, Skye called—yes, actually called, not texted—to check on me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller