apprehended

[a-pruh-hend-id, a-pree-]

adjective

1. arrested, seized, or captured.

2. fully and completely understood.

Example Sentences

Sixteen months after his arrest for the Hearts fraud, Jalal was once again apprehended by authorities – this time as the suspected leader of a people-smuggling operation.

From BBC

“Activists encouraging illegal aliens to resist law enforcement not only spread misinformation but also undermine public safety, as well as the safety of our officers and those being apprehended,” the agency said.

From Salon

"He was apprehended in Washington County, which is where I'm from," said first-year student McKinley Shinkle.

From BBC

Local law enforcement apprehended him later on Interstate 95.

From BBC

A man who was apprehended and pinned to the ground by federal officials was punched in the face, according to a statement by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.

From Los Angeles Times