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Timothy DeCastro
...arrested for escape

Media Release (update)

A 20-year-old Kona man wanted for escape is in custody.

Timothy DeCastro was under house arrest and was wanted for second-degree escape for leaving home on December 3 in violation of the terms of his release. Puna patrol officers located him on Kahakai Boulevard and arrested him Thursday (December 11) at 1:40 p.m. He is being held at the Hilo police cellblock.

Mara Martinson and their 2-month-old daughter were located on December 5 in good health. Martinson, 17, left with DeCastro on December 3.