NYC subway ‘Hall of Fame’ offender with about 230 arrests racked up 4 of the busts over past month: sources

Michael Wilson, a notorious serial transit offender with a staggering 230 total arrests, has once again found himself in trouble with the law. Described by cops as a prime candidate for the subway crime “Hall of Fame,” Wilson has been arrested four times in the past month alone, before being released back onto the streets, according to law enforcement sources.

The 37-year-old Wilson, who reportedly committed 90 percent of his crimes within the subway system, was most recently apprehended for riding between subway cars at the 42nd Street-Times Square station. He was also busted for lying across multiple seats on a train in Brooklyn, smoking crack cocaine on a staircase in the Upper West Side, and smoking crack on a moving train in Harlem.

Despite his numerous arrests, Wilson has consistently been released after each incident. This pattern of release has drawn criticism from NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper, who expressed frustration at the leniency shown towards Wilson by the criminal justice system.

Wilson’s criminal record includes a total of 170 unsealed arrests, with 135 of them being on felony charges. He has been convicted of felonies only four times, including one for a violent offense. Additionally, Wilson has accumulated 53 misdemeanor convictions and more than 30 bench warrants for failure to appear in court.

Despite his extensive criminal history, Wilson continues to evade significant consequences for his actions, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the justice system in holding repeat offenders accountable. The ongoing cycle of arrest and release highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing chronic offenders like Wilson and ensuring the safety of commuters on the subway system.