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Tampa man arrested in Hawaii for violating state's quarantine order

Visitors to Hawaii only are allowed to go out for medical care or to the airport.

HONOLULU — A Florida man was arrested in Hawaii for violating the state's 14-day quarantine order for visitors.

Dwight Tucker, 62, of Tampa, arrived Monday on Kauai and checked into the ISO hotel in Kapa'a, according to the Kauai Police Department. The next day, he was stopped in Hanalei and arrested for disregarding the order.

KGMB-TV reports visitors need to stay put and only are allowed to leave for medical care or go to the airport, according to Gov. David Ige's order.

Police said Tucker posted $100 bail and has a court date set for May 27. If convicted, he could spend up to a year in jail and face a fine of $5,000.

"We all need to have self-discipline right now and ask ourselves if we really need to be outside," Capt. Rod Green said in a Facebook post. "Unfortunately, some people won’t take this seriously until it affects them directly. 

"I hope they can take a look at what’s occurring around the world to understand the seriousness of this issue and to consider the health and safety of our community before it’s too late."

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