arrested

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They were ordered to surrender their passes and were informed that if they tried to reenter the hall they would be arrested for trespassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Police Scotland said the arrested men were issued with fixed penalty notices for anti-social behaviour offences and further inquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A 73-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Northern Ireland police said three people had been arrested over the disorder, including a 39-year-old man who has already been charged.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Later, Kathy would tell me that while she wasn’t arrested, her roommate, Pat, was among those who were.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson