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MANITOWOC – Timothy L. Miller, who fled to Mexico with his 14-year-old son in late June, is back in custody in Manitowoc County Jail.

Miller, 57, of Manitowoc, fled to avoid facing a reckless homicide charge, the Manitowoc Police Department told HTR Media earlier.

Miller took his son, Devin Miller, in violation of his bail and without permission from the boy's legal guardian, according to police.

The two were located across the border from Laredo, Texas, in July. They were returned to the United States with the help of the FBI and the elder Miller was turned over to the Webb County Sheriff's office in Texas. The boy fled and his whereabouts are unknown, according to police.

The elder Miller fought extradition to Wisconsin and a governor's warrant was obtained to bring him back, said Larry Ledvina, Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office deputy inspector.

Miller was booked early Thursday morning, Ledvina said.

Miller faces a felony bail jumping charge and a felony reckless homicide charge in connection with the Feb. 9 fentanyl-related death of Victor Gadzinski, 39, of Manitowoc. No court dates have been set at this time, according to online court records.

Compiled by Suzanne Weiss: skweiss@htrnews.com