Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped fugitive, was captured by police after nearly two weeks on the run.
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A police dog named Yoda, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, played a key role in Cavalcante's capture.
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Lt. Col. George Bivens stated that Yoda subdued Cavalcante by biting him while he was attempting to escape through thick underbrush.
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Yoda was originally part of the BORTAC K9 unit with the U.S. Border and Customs Patrol in El Paso, Texas.
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Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark mentioned that Yoda first bit Cavalcante's scalp and then latched onto his thigh, causing him to submit.
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Cavalcante suffered minor injuries during the incident, and officers were seen tending to his bloody head in aerial footage.
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Cavalcante had stolen a firearm but was unable to use it, and no shots were fired during the capture.
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Police did not use lethal force because the situation did not warrant it, according to Lt. Col. Bivens.
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Police K-9 dogs like Yoda are trained to subdue targets and are a valuable asset in law enforcement operations.
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Belgian Malinois, known for their intelligence and versatility, are commonly used in K-9 operations and even by the White House's Secret Service.
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