BURLINGTON – Jail was the result for an Iowa man who entered a police station lobby, pulled a fire alarm and than tried to run for it.
Police say that on October 23, 2024 at approximately 8:04 AM, a male subject later identified as Wayne Fordham, entered the lobby of the Burlington Police Department, located at 201 Jefferson Street. Fordham was yelling and hitting the doors inside the lobby then he proceeded to pull the fire alarm. After pulling the fire alarm, Fordham exited the building and fled the scene.
However, Fordham was later identified and taken into custody.
Fordham was transported to the Des Moines County Jail and booked with the following charges:
– Disorderly Conduct (Simple Misdemeanor)
– False Fire Report (Simple Misdemeanor).
He remained in jail awaiting a court appearance.