I nodded and glanced over at the man being led into the police station. He was of about 20 years, with a box-like face and plain features—one of those faces that blend into a crowd. I knew I had never seen him before. The man was obviously upset. "Why are you arresting me? Just because you are policemen, you think you are so much better?"

One of the officers replied calmly, "Driving an unlicensed vehicle is illegal, and you are also suspected of stalking. You will need to assist with the investigation."

I learned during the interrogation that the man's name was Steven Abney and that he was an automobile...