FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 22nd, 2020
Reference: SHOTS FIRED – 1500 block of Gnahn Street
On Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at approximately 1:33 pm the Burlington Police Department responded to the 1500 blk. of Gnahn Street regarding multiple reports of shots being fired. Responding officers were provided a description of a vehicle seen leaving the area. Upon officer’s arrival, they located a vehicle matching the description given and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. Officers pursued the vehicle to Henderson Co. Illinois at which time the vehicle stopped. Officers located multiple firearms within the vehicle.
ARRESTED: JODY TERRELL FENTON JR
AGE: 22
ADDRESS: BURLINGTON, IOWA
CHARGES:
- Des Moines County warrant – Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
- Des Moines County warrant – Carrying Weapons
- Des Moines County warrant – Theft 3rd Degree
- Des Moines County warrant – Failure To Appear for Violation of Probation
- Multiple Jefferson County Ohio warrants for distribution of Heroin
Jody Fenton is being held at the Henderson County Correctional Center on bond pending a court appearance.
This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected. There were no reported injuries from the shots fired complaint. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at (319) 753-8375 or the Burlington Area Crime Stoppers at (319) 753-6835.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Burlington Police Department was assisted in this incident by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department, and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department.
Lt. Wayne Thomson
Criminal Investigations Division
