Sex Offender, Wanted on Multiple Charges, Runs From Police

Loran Cheely

Loran Cheely

A non-compliant sex offender allegedly ran from Burlington Police as they attempted to arrest him on warrant charges Wednesday.

Police approached 33 year old Loran Cheely III, of Burlington, at his home at 1612 Smith Street to arrest him on three outstanding Des Moines County Warrants as well as a Lee County warrant. When officers approached, Cheely apparently took off running.

Police caught up to him at the corner of Market and Marshall. Still refusing to cooperate, police forced him to the ground.

He was wanted on theft and parole violation charges.

Cheely has been uncompliant with the States Sex Offender Registration law since 2013. In 2008, Cheely had sexually abused an underage girl between the age of 14-17.