Sentence examples of "arrest" in English with translation "detener"

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Why don't the police arrest Tom? ¿Por qué la policía no detiene a Tom?
You're under arrest for endangering the welfare of a minor. Está detenido por poner en peligro el bienestar de un menor.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. Nadie podrá ser arbitrariamente detenido, preso ni desterrado.
The policeman arrested the thief. El policía detuvo al ladrón.
The police arrested the suspect. La policía detuvo al sospechoso.
The police officer arrested the burglar. El policía detuvo al ladrón.
The police officers arrested the burglar. Los policías detuvieron al ladrón.
Of the 23 who were arrested, four escaped. De los 23 que fueron detenidos, cuatro escaparon.
Tom was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Tom fue detenido sospechoso de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol.
The police arrested members from two criminal gangs. La policía detiene a integrantes de dos bandas delictuales.
The police are believed to have arrested the wrong woman. Se cree que la policía ha detenido a la mujer equivocada.
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