On September 10, 2024, at approximately 8:37p.m. Des Moines County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation near Division St. and Roosevelt. The vehicle pulled over and the driver ran from the vehicle. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was detained and identified as William Charles Cardoni, age 37, of Burlington, IA. Cardoni was found in possession of a drug pipe. During the foot pursuit a deputy sustained minor injuries to his leg.
A driver’s license check showed Cardoni has no driver’s license, and he had two out of county arrest warrants. Cardoni was placed under arrest for making an improper turn, no valid driver’s license, interference with official acts causing bodily injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the arrest warrants. He was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center. Cardoni was searched at the jail and methamphetamine was located inside of his sock. Cardoni was charged additionally with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine and possessing contraband within a correctional institution.