arrest
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Two years on from suffering his cardiac arrest, Lockyer returned to football with Bristol Rovers.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He told police after his arrest in March 2024 that the allegations were "unbelievable".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Customs and Border Protection agents as he attempted to board an international flight last October, apparently unaware there was a warrant out for his arrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“And you know how stupid I am? When I saw the police coming up to the house, I thought they were going to arrest the two of them. For about forty-five seconds I was happy.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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