in connection with
idiom
: in relation to (something) : for reasons that relate to (something)
—used especially in journalism
Police arrested four men in connection with the robbery.
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The man, Fredrick Marshall, 42, of Queens, was arrested on charges of third-degree assault, second-degree harassment and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the June 29 incident, a New York City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to McClatchy News on July 7.
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Julia Marnin
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Police have charged four teens in connection with the shootings.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Jakob Krause, 25, of Village Lake Drive in Fayetteville was arrested June 27 in connection with battery, but on Monday the charge was upgraded to capital murder, according to the Washington County Detention Center online inmate roster.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Someone with federal law enforcement told KTVT-TV on Saturday that eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, including some individuals dressed in body armor.
—Harriet Ramos
july 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
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Julia Marnin
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Police have charged four teens in connection with the shootings.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Jakob Krause, 25, of Village Lake Drive in Fayetteville was arrested June 27 in connection with battery, but on Monday the charge was upgraded to capital murder, according to the Washington County Detention Center online inmate roster.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Someone with federal law enforcement told KTVT-TV on Saturday that eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, including some individuals dressed in body armor.
—Harriet Ramos
july 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025
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