First Stop:
* Circumstances: Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy are walking home from the movies after Johnny kills Bob. They are looking for a place to hide from the police and avoid getting in trouble.
* Outcome: The police stop them for questioning, but Dally quickly and convincingly lies about their whereabouts. This allows them to escape and run away from the scene of the crime.
Second Stop:
* Circumstances: Dally, after Johnny's death, is deeply affected by grief and guilt. He decides to get himself arrested, hoping to be put in the same jail as Johnny. He gets into a fight with some Socs and purposely exposes himself to the police.
* Outcome: Dally is arrested and ends up being taken to the same jail where Johnny died. The police take him to the hospital where he is cared for. It is during this stay that Dally learns about Johnny's passing.
Significance:
Both arrests highlight Dally's rebellious and reckless nature. The first arrest shows his ability to think on his feet and lie to protect his friends. The second arrest, however, reveals a deeply troubled and desperate individual seeking a form of punishment for his actions and a way to connect with Johnny.
These events also contribute to the overall themes of the novel, such as the clash between social classes, the consequences of violence, and the importance of loyalty and friendship. Dally's actions, both before and after his arrests, demonstrate his complicated character and his struggles to navigate a world he feels alienated from.