Polk County, TX – A fugitive sex offender who authorities said had evaded apprehension since 2018 was captured in Polk County after allegedly giving deputies a false identity and fleeing through a rear window.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Quailcrest area on Aug. 14 after receiving information from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office about the possible whereabouts of Doyle Cheek.
Deputies encountered a man who identified himself as “Jason Cheek” and claimed Doyle Cheek was a family member who was not at the residence. Deputies also contacted Doyle Cheek’s wife, April Cheek.
While deputies were speaking with April, the man identifying himself as Jason allegedly jumped through a rear window and fled on foot. Deputies pursued and apprehended him, later confirming that he was Doyle Cheek.
Authorities said the arrest ended an eight-year effort to locate him.
Doyle Cheek was taken into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. He was also charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive and Evading Arrest.
April Cheek was also arrested and charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution of a Known Felon/Sex Offender.
Criminal charges are accusations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
