Police Arrest Man for Killing Grandmother

Apr 29, 2026, 19:46
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Introduction

Police in Missouri arrested Dakota Sweeney. He killed his grandmother, Gayle R. Wilson.

Main Body

The crime happened on April 22, 2026, in Carrollton. Police went to a house on West 14th Street. They found a dead woman. They arrested 28-year-old Dakota Sweeney at the house. Dakota and Gayle had a fight. Dakota did not do his work at home. Gayle's husband saw the fight. Dakota used a gun and killed Gayle. She was 75 years old. Dakota is now in jail. He cannot pay money to leave. He has a charge for murder. His cousin, West Wilson, had a TV job the next day.

Conclusion

Dakota Sweeney is in jail. He waits for his court trial.

Learning

⏱️ The 'Past Action' Pattern

To reach A2, you must stop using present tense for stories. Look at how this text describes the crime:

  • Happened (not happen)
  • Went (not go)
  • Found (not find)
  • Arrested (not arrest)

The Rule of -ED Most words just need -ed at the end to move to the past: Arrest → Arrested Kill → Killed

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregular) Some words change completely. You must memorize these: Go → Went Find → Found Do → Did

💡 Quick Logic Check Compare these two sentences from the text:

  1. "Dakota is now in jail." (Right now/Present)
  2. "Dakota used a gun." (Before/Past)

If the event is over, add the -ed or use the Rule Breaker form.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers / officers who enforce the law警察
Example:The police arrived at the house quickly.
arrest (v.)
to take someone into custody / to detain legally逮捕
Example:The police arrested the suspect at the scene.
crime (n.)
an illegal act / wrongdoing犯罪
Example:The crime happened on April 22, 2026.
house (n.)
a building for people to live in / dwelling房子
Example:The police went to a house on West 14th Street.
fight (n.)
a physical struggle / conflict打鬥
Example:Dakota and Gayle had a fight.
work (v.)
to do tasks / to perform a job做事
Example:Dakota did not do his work at home.
husband (n.)
a married man / spouse丈夫
Example:Gayle's husband saw the fight.
gun (n.)
a weapon that shoots bullets / firearm手槍
Example:Dakota used a gun and killed Gayle.
jail (n.)
a prison / detention facility監獄
Example:Dakota is now in jail.
trial (n.)
a court hearing to decide guilt / legal proceeding審判
Example:He waits for his court trial.