A violent home invasion leads capitol police to arrest wanted suspect
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A violent home invasion leads Capitol Police to arrest wanted suspect

Washington, D.C. — A suspect wanted for an armed burglary in Southeast Washington was arrested following a traffic stop by U.S. Capitol Police, officials said.

The incident occurred on Oct. 12 when a suspect entered a residence in the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast, assaulted the victim, and stole a cellphone before fleeing.

On Friday, March 7, at approximately 7:07 p.m., officers from the U.S. Capitol Police arrested 49-year-old Shani Cole of Southeast D.C. on a D.C. Superior Court warrant. He has been charged with first-degree burglary.

Authorities thanked the U.S. Capitol Police for their assistance in the arrest as the investigation continues.

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