LEDYARD, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested on an accusation that he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Ledyard and assaulted a man inside.

Ledyard police identified the suspect as 44-year-old Shane Rodgers of Durham.

Police said Rodgers forced his way into his ex’s home on Aug. 30.

Following the assault of the man inside, he fled.

Ledyard police said state police caught him and transferred him to their custody.

Rodgers was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, first-degree criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.

He was scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Tuesday.

His bond was set at $500,000.

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