arrested

Example Sentences

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She spoke to police weeks before he was arrested along with his wife in March 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Ligon’s troubles came to a head in January when he was arrested on a felony theft charge stemming from a business dispute with another zoo owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

According to Carpenter’s statement, the man was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department but then returned to her home less than 24 hours later, and again the following day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Philippine police arrested a lawmaker on Monday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Corrie, do you remember, the day we were arrested, a man came to the shop? You were sick and I had to wake you up.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom