under arrest

Example Sentences

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The footage showed officers turning him on to his side, handcuffing his hands behind his back and telling him he was under arrest.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

He had not told Gamble that she was under arrest, which made resisting arrest a difficult charge to pursue.

From Slate • May 4, 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

Dasch still didn't understand that he was being placed under arrest.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple