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.