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Man, 26, arrested for rape of 80-year-old Kirkland woman

Dec 27, 2012, 8:25 AM | Updated: 8:37 am

According to police, DNA from the crime scene is a match for Moses Kelly. (Photo courtesy Washingto...

According to police, DNA from the crime scene is a match for Moses Kelly. (Photo courtesy Washington's Most Wanted)

(Photo courtesy Washington's Most Wanted)

Police in Kirkland have arrested a 26-year-old who is accused of violently raping an 80-year-old woman.

In October, police say Moses Kelly followed the elderly woman from her bus stop. He then forced his way into her home where he choked and raped her.

A transient, Kelly is known to frequent public transportation. He was spotted in front of a gas station in Redmond on Wednesday and arrested by police there.

According to police, DNA from the crime scene is a match for Kelly.

Kelly has prior convictions for assault, malicious mischief and criminal trespassing.

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