"Detroit Police Dog Captures Pennsylvania Murderer, Cavalcante's 13-Day Run Ends"

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"Detroit Police Dog Captures Pennsylvania Murderer, Cavalcante's 13-Day Run Ends"
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Yoda, a K-9 officer from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection based in Detroit, played a crucial role in capturing convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who had escaped from a Pennsylvania prison. After an extensive search, Yoda located Cavalcante and subdued him, preventing his escape. Cavalcante, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, was found with a rifle and had plans to carjack someone and flee to another country. No injuries were reported, and a district attorney will determine if additional charges should be filed.

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