under arrest

Example Sentences

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An officer is heard saying Nowak is under arrest and read him his rights.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

While under arrest on charges unrelated to Cynthia’s case, Hardee asked to speak with Ford.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The suit says that Cowser was never told she was under arrest or given any commands to comply when being placed in handcuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

No matter how many times I ask why we are under arrest, no one says anything or even looks in my direction.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth