Victor Willis played the Cop for the Village People from 1977 to 1979
Authorities in California are now searching for one "cop" who's on the wrong side of the law. Victor Edward Willis, who played the part of the policeman in the 1970s band the Village People is wanted on charges of possession of narcotics. Police say Willis skipped out on a court hearing on October 21, 2005, and now a California judge has issued a warrant for his arrest.
Willis was due in San Mateo County Superior Court for sentencing in a drug case. But, authorities say he never showed.
According to officials, Willis was arrested in July after getting caught at a traffic stop allegedly holding crack cocaine, a loaded pistol and drug paraphernalia in his convertible Corvette. Then, cops say Willis posted $100,000 bail and was released.
Macho Man Takes Off
The Village People had major hits, including "YMCA" and "Macho Man"
Willis' lawyer, Kenneth Quigly has told a California newspaper that his client bailed because he "is scheduled for surgery." Quigley said he first learned of Willis' plan to ditch the mandatory hearing after Willis left a message on his voicemail.
Willis was convicted in 1990 of drug posession and was acquitted of rape in 1993.
Disco Pioneer
Willis cofounded the Village People in 1977. He co-wrote and sang lead on the band's biggest hits, including "YMCA," "Macho Man" and "In the Navy," where he was known as the Cop. Willis left the band in 1979.
