Arrest

Detention of a person and taking them into custody, usually because they have been suspected of committing or planning a crime

An arrest is the act of apprehending and taking a person into custody, usually because the person has been suspected of or observed committing a crime. After being taken into custody, the person can be questioned further or charged. An arrest is a procedure in a criminal justice system, sometimes it is also done after a court warrant for the arrest.

Also known as...

busting, bust, detain, seize, capture, collar, imprison, collaring, and capturing

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