Wild Moped Chase Through Barnstable Culminates in Driver's Arrest

You know, some days start out pretty ordinary, and then suddenly, things just take a turn. That's exactly what happened in Barnstable this past Tuesday afternoon, May 21st, when what should have been a fairly routine traffic stop escalated into quite the kerfuffle. Picture this: officers from the Barnstable Police Department spotted a moped on Phinney's Lane and, seeing some issues, decided to initiate a stop. But the driver, well, he apparently had other plans, opting instead for a hasty exit from the scene.

The situation quickly morphed into a pursuit, as the moped zipped through various streets in the area, seemingly doing its best to evade the police. It’s always a tricky situation for officers; on one hand, you have a duty to apprehend, but on the other, public safety absolutely has to come first. In this instance, after a brief chase, the decision was made to call off the pursuit. Why? Because the moped operator was, to put it mildly, driving in a manner that created a significant hazard for everyone else on the road, including pedestrians and other motorists. It's a tough call, but often the right one to prevent an even worse outcome.

However, ending the chase didn't mean the individual was off the hook, not by a long shot. Barnstable police, being the diligent folks they are, weren't about to let this go. They quickly utilized resources to identify the driver of the moped. And wouldn't you know it, they soon put a name to the face: Cody Perry, a 30-year-old resident hailing from Centerville. It turns out, Mr. Perry had a few other reasons not to want to be pulled over, the primary one being that his license to operate a moped was, in fact, suspended.

With an identity confirmed and a clear understanding of the situation, officers made their way to Perry's home later that day. And that’s where the drama finally wrapped up. Cody Perry was arrested without further incident. The charges stacked up against him reflect the full extent of his afternoon joyride: negligent operation of a moped, plain and simple, for the dangerous way he was driving; failure to stop for police, which initiated the whole chase; operating a moped with a suspended license, explaining his initial flight; and even a charge for speeding, just to round things out. It goes to show that trying to outrun the law often just leads to more trouble in the long run.