Mug shot of Valdez, Photo Courtesy of the Wake County Sherriff’s office
Chris Edwards
Based on public documents and reliable sources, WPTF has confirmed that Jason “Wild Horse” Valdez, the self-proclaimed spokesperson for the Garner homeless camp, is a convicted sex offender with offenses recorded in multiple states.
This report follows initial coverage by WPTF that detailed actions taken by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to remove residents from a homeless encampment at the U.S. 70/401 Interchange.
WPTF has accessed arrest records confirming that Valdez has used multiple aliases, including:
- John D. Valdez
- Kevin Stimell
- David Stimal
- John Whistle
- John David Stimell
- Kevin David Stimell
- Anthony Consiglieri
- Kevin Valdez
- David Valdez
- Anthony Danzetti
- Wild Horse Valdez
- LittleJohn Valdez
- John Consigliero.
Valdez’s criminal record, dating back to 1978, includes:
- Multiple counts of driving while intoxicated
- Property damage
- Drug possession
- Reception of stolen goods
- Felony sex offender charges in both North Carolina and Florida
In 1979, Valdez escaped from prison but was recaptured shortly afterward.
His appearance at the homeless encampment marked the first known location of Valdez since his 2022 arrest for a probation violation. His last known address was in Willow Springs.
Stay with WPTF for further updates on this developing story.
Author: Chris Edwards with additional reporting by: Kami Davis, Kristine Bellino, and Anthony DeHart.