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Recidivist (Noun)

Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior).

Nouns denoting people.

The judge was frustrated with the recidivist who had been arrested for theft multiple times in the past year.
After serving his sentence, the recidivist was released from prison only to be arrested again a few weeks later for the same crime.
The police officer had dealt with the recidivist many times before, and was not surprised to see him being led away in handcuffs once again.
The recidivist's repeated offenses had earned him a reputation as one of the most notorious petty thieves in the city.
Despite numerous chances at rehabilitation, the recidivist continued to commit crimes, leaving many to wonder if he would ever change his ways.