The phrase "recent arrest" refers to someone being taken into custody by the police or authorities due to suspected involvement in a criminal activity. It indicates that the arrest occurred not long ago. Full definition
The website's lawyers refused to comment on the ongoing investigation following recent arrests. (blogs.elenasmodels.com)
Sen. Cathy Young, a Republican from Olean who chairs the chamber's finance committee, noted there have been other rounds of ethics reforms dealing with recent arrests of lawmakers. (politico.com)
Dominic Clarke's tweet is most likely a response to OSU's Jake Stoneburner and Jack Mewhort's recent arrest for public urination and initially running away from the police. (diehardsport.com)