'Violent' Hyannis Cocaine Suspect On The Run

BARNSTABLE, MA — Cape Cod police are searching for a Hyannis man who failed to show up for his arraignment last week on cocaine distribution charges. Rashad Copper, 34, has a "violent" criminal record that includes charges related to murder, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth police at 508-775-0445.

Earlier this month, Barnstable and Yarmouth police arrested Copper and two others during a drug raid in Hyannis at a Baxter Road residence. (Sign up for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Massachusetts Patch sites.)

Police said they seized about 14 grams of cocaine, nearly $4,000 in cash, a video surveillance system, cell phones and digital scales at the residence. Copper was charged with cocaine distribution (subsequent offense), distributing drugs near a school/park and conspiracy. He is 5 feet 10 inches and 145 pounds and has a tattoo on his right forearm, according to police.

Copper uses these aliases, police said:

• Rashid A. Copper
• Rashad Thomas
• Reshaw Brown AKA
• Rashon Cooper

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Photo: Rashad Copper. (Credit: Yarmouth Police Department)