Why was Stanley Wilson Jr arrested? Ex- Detroit Lions player tried to burglarize homes while naked multiple times
- Stanley Wilson Jr., former Detroit Lions cornerback died at the age of 40, after collapsing at a mental hospital earlier this month
- Wilson Jr. was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial after he was arrested for vandalism back in August
- On February 1, he was transferred from county jail to the Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County
According to TMZ Sports, Wilson Jr. was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial after he was arrested for vandalism back in August. On February 1, he was transferred from county jail to the Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. During intake at the medical facility, he collapsed and died. Foul play is not suspected. Autopsy results are pending toxicology.
Why was Stanley Wilson Jr arrested?
Wilson Jr was arrested for breaking into a $30 million Hollywood Hills mansion and bathing in an outdoor fountain with soap he found inside the house before raiding the property. This was allegedly the second time that he had broken into the house and caused $5000 worth of damage. He had previously broken into the house on August 24.
He was arrested both times and charged with two felony counts of vandalism, and one count of second-degree burglary. He also has an extensive history of attempted home burglaries, most of them conducted when he was devoid of any clothing on his body.
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On June 22, 2016, Wilson was shot by an elderly homeowner in Portland, Oregon, after he attempted to break into the man’s home while naked. He was hospitalized but recovered from his injuries and was charged with attempted burglary.
He was arrested again in Portland on January 10, 2017. Again he was nude at the time. The arresting officer noted he appeared to be on drugs when he was caught roaming naked around another neighborhood. On February 13, 2017, Wilson was sentenced to 10 days in jail with three years of probation for the June incident.
On February 18, 2017, Wilson Jr. was arrested naked a third time allegedly attempting to burglarize a home.
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