Alleged Firecracker Dog Killer Back Behind Bars, Now Charged with Shooting at Human Being

The alleged firecracker dog killer’s fifth arrest in just over a month has put him back in jail, and he’s going to need a lot more money this time if he wants to get out.

Nicholas Garcia, 24, was booked into custody Friday night on charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. He fired a gun “in the direction of another person” Sunday, according to a criminal complaint filed in Will County court.

Garcia’s bond was set at $750,000. He has to post $75,000 to get out of the Will County jail.

Since July 24, Garcia has already invested $17,500 in keeping himself on the street. He paid $5,000 for his release after he was arrested for allegedly using a firework to blow the face off a pit bull. Then he had to come up with another $2,500 when his bond was raised due to a subsequent arrest. That arrest stemmed from a traffic stop during which the police allegedly caught him even more fireworks and some marijuana.

On Monday — the day after he allegedly shot a gun at someone — Garcia appeared in court and took a mandated drug test. He failed it, was apprehended that afternoon and taken back to jail. Garcia posted another $10,000 to get out that time.