Motorcyclist arrested, accused of popping wheelie in front of Cape Coral officer

A motorcyclist was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of popping a wheelie in front of an officer in Cape Coral.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, Jose Francisco Parilla Jr. was accused of popping a wheelie for about 40 yards in front of an officer on Del Prado Boulevard.Police said this happened around 7:36 a.m. as an officer was watching traffic and spotted a silver and blue Yamaha motorcycle going south. After Parilla Jr. was accused of popping a wheelie, police said the officer followed him and then conducted a traffic stop near Del Prado Boulevard North and Diplomat Parkway East.Parilla Jr. was arrested and is facing a charge of stunt driving. The motorcycle was towed and placed on a 30-day hold, according to police.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

A motorcyclist was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of popping a wheelie in front of an officer in Cape Coral.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, Jose Francisco Parilla Jr. was accused of popping a wheelie for about 40 yards in front of an officer on Del Prado Boulevard.

Police said this happened around 7:36 a.m. as an officer was watching traffic and spotted a silver and blue Yamaha motorcycle going south. After Parilla Jr. was accused of popping a wheelie, police said the officer followed him and then conducted a traffic stop near Del Prado Boulevard North and Diplomat Parkway East.

Parilla Jr. was arrested and is facing a charge of stunt driving. The motorcycle was towed and placed on a 30-day hold, according to police.

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