90 Day Fiance: Liz Woods’ Ex Villa Garcia’s Recent DUI Arrest Isn’t His First Run-In With Law! [Criminal History Revealed]

90 Day Fiance fans may remember Villanel “Villa” Garcia as Liz Woods’ on-again, off-again partner. But his real life isn’t even playing out on camera. Liz Woods’ partner, Villa, appeared on the latest season of The Single Life as a friend of Pedro Jimeno. His relationship with Liz did not work out, but that’s not what he is in the headlines for.

Now Villa is back in the headlines, and not for romantic reasons. His DUI arrest created quite the buzz among the reality stars. Turns out this isn’t his first brush with law enforcement. His prior arrests were much more grave than those that led to his arrest in 2023. What felony did Villa commit back then? Keep reading for the full story.

90 Day Fiance: Villa Lets It Rip At Liz At Tell-All

Villa Garcia became a fan-favorite on 90 Day Fiance: The Single Life. Fans loved his kind and genuine personality. He developed real feelings for Liz Woods, but she didn’t know how much he cared. Their relationship ended during the finale. Later, Liz admitted that she may have given Villa a chance if she had known he was in love with her. Still, Villa was upset when he learned more about her dating life.

At the Tell All, Villa didn’t hold back. He joked, “Look, ho*s can fall in love too, OK?” After he learned Liz got a rock on her finger from her engagement with Alec, he didnt hold back on the snarky remark. Fans loved his response. Many praised him for standing up for himself. Others said they felt sorry for him after hearing his feelings. Some viewers accused Liz of leading him on and keeping her options open during the trip.

90 Day Fiance: Liz Woods’ Ex, Villa Garcia, Faced Legal Trouble Long Before Recent DUI Arrest

Villanel “Villa” Garcia may have recently made headlines for a DUI arrest, but court records show this is not his first rodeo. The 90 Day Fiance star was also arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in February 2023 on a felony charge. According to court documents, Villa was accused of entering a 1997 Honda Accord with the intent to commit theft, and the arrest warrant claimed he entered the unlocked vehicle looking for drugs. The case remains pending in the court record.

Villa bailed shortly after his arrest and later addressed the situation online. He claimed he had done nothing wrong and pointed out that he was not held in custody for long. The case remains open, and only limited information remains in the public record. Villa’s 2023 run-in with the law got much attention after his recent DUI charges. Jail records show he was arrested in May 2026, although the traffic stop occurred months earlier, in November 2025.

Police arrested Villa after they pulled him over in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at 2:43 am. Police later charged him with driving under the influence and failing to maintain his lane. Villa was eventually released after posting bond. His ex, Liz Woods, also came under the radar after her own DUI arrest in Washington a year prior. Now, with a 90 Day ex-couple facing the same arrest charges, they have become a topic of discussion among fans. For more updates, follow TV Season & Spoilers.