No bail for felon accused of threatening to set Mexican family on San Francisco deputy
A wanted felon, disappointed at being captured by San Francisco Sheriff’s deputies, told one that his criminal family members in Mexico would find the lawman, that he should watch his back in future, and threatened to personally beat his ass, prosecutors say.
Carlos Vallecillo, 42, was arrested after a foot chase on the morning of October 7 by eagle-eyed deputies anxious to speak to him about his outstanding warrants in three open felony cases.
According to court documents, an evidently unhappy Vallecillo made his feelings known – and issued his threats.
“Defendant…stated that, when he gets out of jail, he would call his family in Juarez and find [the deputy] on the street,” wrote assistant district attorney Lawrence De Souza in a motion to detain. Vallecillo said that he wanted to “beat his ass,” De Souza added.
“You better watch your back when I get out,” Vallecillo reportedly told the deputy as he was handed over to staff at county jail.
Among the cases Vallecillo had skipped court on were a first-degree burglary at a Bernal Heights home and a robbery of a Goodwill store.
His previous felony convictions include threatening an executive officer, burglary and vandalism. Law enforcement says he is a former Norteno gang member.
According to an arrest warrant affidavit, a sergeant at Ingleside police station “has had several calls for service regarding Carlos Vallecillo [and] knows him to be an opportunist who will try door handles to homes and businesses and steal packages off doorsteps.”
Vallecillo, who has pleaded not guilty to threatening an executive officer, was denied bail by Judge John Echeverria on October 9.
He will next appear at the Hall of Justice on October 22 for a preliminary hearing, at which a judge will determine whether the evidence is sufficient to allow the case to proceed to trial.
The case continues.
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