1 of 2 escaped prisoners caught in Berks County

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Sunday, January 4, 2015
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Police say one prisoner is back behind bars.

WERNERSVILLE, Pa (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania State Police say an escaped prisoner is now back behind bars, but another is still on the run.



Timothy Earl Hostetter was arrested overnight.



Police are still searching for Raymond Martinez.



Officials say the pair set off a fire alarm at the Wernersville Community Correction Center in Berks County Friday night.



They escaped during the ensuing confusion and made off in a waiting silver-colored minivan.



Documents show Hostetter was behind bars for theft.



Martinez arrested on burglary charges.



Anyone with information about Martinez is asked to call State Police.

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