under arrest
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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
Finally, after five hours, Ahmad got handcuffed and told he was under arrest.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026
He was later approached by police officers who told him he was being put under arrest, before carrying him away from the demonstration as other protesters cheered and applauded.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Two days after the post, Liaw was under arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 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
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