Burlington Man Arrested After Running From Traffic Stop

Antoine Tellis. Courtesy: Des Moines County Jail

Antoine Tellis. Courtesy: Des Moines County Jail

A Burlington man was arrested after running from police following a traffic stop.

20 year old Antoine Tellis of Angular Street was spotted driving by a Burlington Police officer at around 10:00pm on Tuesday. The officer knew that Tellis had active Des Moines County arrest warrants against him. When the officer pulled Tellis over, Tellis allegedly ran from the vehicle in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Tellis was apprehended after a short foot chase. A search of his person turned up an illegal revolver.

Tellis is charged with Carrying Weapons, Interference with Official acts, and on Des Moines County Warrants for Assault and Carrying Weapons.