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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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The man Sophia identified and repeatedly documented has since been arrested for at least the 12th time in the area, booking records show.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Benz's story highlights a familiar script: an emotionally charged call purportedly from a loved one in trouble -- arrested, in a car accident or caught up in a crime -- who needs money.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France said he was sorry Henry had been arrested and handcuffed.

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

The four men were arrested and held in a Nashville Jail to await trial.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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