Person Of Interest In Bois D'Arc Home Invasion Has Been Caught

Police have confirmed that Brandon Slavens has been captured in northwest Springfield. 

Slavens is a person of interest in a home invasion at an elderly couple's home near Bois D' Arc.

Authorities believe he attacked one of the homeowners with an ax handle. 

Slavens was hiding in a closet at a duplex on south Suburban. Officers say he didn't come quietly, but is now behind bars.

Sheriff Jim Arnott tells KTTS News he expects formal charges to be filed before the weekend is over.