under arrest

Example Sentences

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He had not told Gamble that she was under arrest, which made resisting arrest a difficult charge to pursue.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement and placed under arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Due to those actions and Zacharia Branch’s failure to comply with multiple verbal lawful commands, he was placed under arrest for misdemeanor Obstruction of LEO and received a citation for Obstructing Public Sidewalks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He was later approached by police officers who told him he was being put under arrest, before carrying him away from the demonstration as other protesters cheered and applauded.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Another few minutes, and he was again convinced that Dick was under arrest.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote