Dear Source,
Who was the judge that sentenced Castillo back in 2004? Seems that there may have been sloppy police work for that case, which then allowed this man to roam freely in our community. (See "Details of Child's Murder Revealed During Court Hearing; Bail Set at $1 Million for Suspect.")
“Police records show that in 2004 Castillo was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree rape, two counts of carry and use of a dangerous weapon, one count of attempted robbery and one count of third-degree assault.
"All but the third-degree charges were dismissed. He was fined $500 and sentenced to two years in jail with all but 18 months suspended."
Isabel Brady
St. Croix
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