under arrest

Example Sentences

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“Due to those actions and Zacharia Branch’s failure to comply with multiple verbal lawful commands, he was placed under arrest for misdemeanor Obstruction of LEO and received a citation for Obstructing Public Sidewalks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammadi was under arrest but added that "no final and enforceable sentence has been handed down to him".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

What the feds say they need, however, is better coordination from Minnesota officials, so that Immigration and Customs Enforcement can pick up illegal migrants who are already under arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“Now, come along. We need to take you over to Welch to the courthouse. You are officially under arrest, both of you.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam