Crime & Safety

'Wild Bill' Found Dead in Park Bushes Wednesday

The transient was well-known to residents and law enforcement.

A transient known locally as "Wild Bill" was found dead at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the bushes of Hahamongna Park, confirmed Sgt. Debra Herman of the on Thursday night.

"We -- everyone at the station here - have had contact with him several times," Herman said.

"Wild Bill" is formally known as 54-year-old William Pluma Barrios, whose nickname stemmed from his love of the outdoors. He was frequently arrested for , which has led to many calls to the station. The park, which is right across the street from , was known as Barrios' most frequented area.

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Barrios' cause of death is still not known, as the coroner's office is awaiting test results which could arrive in a few weeks, said Lt. Brian Elias of the county coroner's office. However, Elias added there is no suspicion of foul play in Barrios' death.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that William Barrios' nickname stemmed from his alleged drunk-in-public incidents. "Wild Bill'' stems from Barrios' love of the outdoors.

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