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arrests

  • plural of arrest.
  • present tense form of arrest (3rd person singular).

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The elder Henrichsen has a criminal history that includes arrests in Oregon and California, according to the Sacramento Bee.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The lawyer said the arrests happened now to prevent the brothers from having their day in court in an upcoming civil case they filed against a woman they claim defamed them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The US Marshals confirmed to the BBC that the Tates had been taken into custody, while a US Department of Justice spokesperson said the arrests were "pursuant to extradition proceedings".

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The arrests mark the latest chapter in a yearslong legal battle.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

While King and Abernathy sat in jail, the city’s students were out in the streets protesting their arrests.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman