Little Giant Encyclopedia

by Klaus Vollmar
You feel your life is exciting, seen and lived like a detective story, but you are feeling guilty. Certain habits need to be changed immediately if you want to avoid complications. You have caught the “culprit” that was residing inside of you, which means that you have met yourself, your motives, and intentions, and have understood the consequences.

Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia

by James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
If one is being arrested in a dream, it could be a reflection of feeling guilty about something one has done or something one would like to do.

As a metaphor, it can mean a process that has been cut off prematurely, as in the expression “arrested development.”

Tryskelion Dream Interpretation

by Pagan - Anonymous
If you are arrested in a dream, it means sadness is coming towards you, followed by joy.

If others are arrested, you’ll soon receive a surprise gift.

If you are released from an arrest in a dream, it means that a sudden success will be yours.