Carlos Mavarez Viloria, an undocumented immigrant, has been apprehended for the tenth time within a span of ten months since his arrival in Chicago last summer.
His charges have varied from petty theft to drug paraphernalia possession. Despite being released on nine previous occasions, Viloria's latest arrest is his first felony charge, which implies that even if he is granted freedom, he will be subjected to certain restrictions.
As reported by CWBChicago, Viloria was detained on May 15 in Pritzker Park, located in downtown Chicago, on charges of shoplifting. The TJ Maxx store at 11 North State Street had informed the police of their suspicion that Viloria had stolen merchandise worth $450 on four separate occasions between April 9 and May 7.
During the arrest, Viloria reportedly resisted, pushing an officer to the ground and causing injuries to the officer's hand and arm. Consequently, he was charged with reckless conduct, resisting arrest, and felony aggravated battery of a peace officer, in addition to the initial shoplifting charges.
Following his arrest, Viloria was transported to Cook County Jail, where he remains. Judge Ankur Srivastava, who is presiding over Viloria's case, has ruled that he may be released on the condition that he consents to electronic monitoring. However, as of Monday, Viloria was still in custody.
Viloria's criminal record began on July 12 with his arrest for the theft of 10 baseball caps, watches, and food items from a local Walmart, amounting to a total value of $193. After failing to appear in court, a warrant was issued for his arrest. The following day, officers apprehended him near a Macy's store, where he was suspected of attempting to steal clothing worth $158.
In August, Viloria was arrested on suspicion of possessing a crack pipe. Three months later, he was again taken into custody on charges of shoplifting and narcotics possession. His subsequent arrests involved additional shoplifting charges, alleged threats to shoot a convenience store employee, and trespassing a store from which he had been banned. His ninth arrest was for selling clothes without a permit.
Of the nine cases mentioned, eight were dismissed, with Viloria serving only seven days for the initial Walmart incident. The outcome of the tenth set of charges is yet to be determined.
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