On the U.S. Marshals Service list of the 15 most wanted fugitives in America, there is one man from South Louisiana, and he is considered to be “Armed and Dangerous”.
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U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted Fugitives
The U.S. Marshals Service is like the Swiss Army knife of American law enforcement. They’re a part of the Justice Department and have been around since 1789, making them the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S.
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If there’s a fugitive on the run, the Marshals are on their tail. They’re the go-to folks for tracking down people wanted for serious crimes.
Ever seen a movie where a witness needs to disappear to testify against the mob? That’s these guys. U.S. Marshals also protect witnesses and their families in criminal cases, giving them new identities and safe places to live.
Marshals also oversee the transportation of prisoners, as well as make sure that sex offenders are living where they’re supposed to be and following the rules.
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Over on the U.S. Marshals Service website, they list the 15 most wanted fugitives in America, and one of those fugitives is from right here in South Louisiana.
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Who’s the most wanted man in Louisiana?
Leethel White White from Baton Rouge.
Below is the information about Lethal White and why he’s on the U.S. Marshals 15 most want fugitives.
Name – Leethel White
Aliases – Lee Lee, Lethal White
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Wanted For – First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder
Reward – $25,000
Date of Birth – August 27, 1977
Eyes – Brown
Hair – Black
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Weight – 215
Height – 5’10”
Wanted In – Baton Rouge, LA
Scar/Tattoo – Tattoos on Left Arm, Right Arm, Back and Chest
Subject is considered to be armed and dangerous.
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From usmarshals.gov –
“Case Outline
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is requesting assistance in locating 46-year-old Leethel White.
White is wanted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office for first degree murder, attempted murder and illegal use of a weapon.
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White allegedly shot two female associates at close range, killing one and severely injuring the other.
White may be in Atlanta, Georgia or Baton Rouge, Louisiana.”
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The U.S. Marshals Service has also posted a notice to law enforcement concerning Leethel White.
“Before arrest, verify warrant through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). If subject is arrested or whereabouts known, contact the nearest U.S. Marshals Service office, American Embassy/Consulate, call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a tip using U.S. Marshals Service Tips.”
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Much of Louisiana was affected by strong storms with heavy rains and gusty winds during the day on Saturday and extending into Sunday morning. By later afternoon yesterday, conditions had improved, and it looked as though the work and school week would be off to a much calmer start.
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The start of the work and school day will be much calmer; however, the ride home on this first day of “extra sunlight” thanks to Daylight Saving Time will include a decent chance of showers and storms. Oh, and there are already reports of thick fog.
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So, after a foggy start this morning, you could be picking up kids from school or driving yourself home from work in a torrential downpour. And you’ll get to do all of this while you’re mentally addled from the twice-a-year time change.
Rain chances are listed at 50% for this afternoon, but they do taper off quickly after the sun goes down. The Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a slight risk of an excessive rain event for portions of Louisiana later today. The area of concern is generally along and well north of US 190.
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Tuesday should be a cloudy but breezy and warm day. Then on Wednesday, the rain chances and the next threat of severe storms will move into Louisiana.
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The Storm Prediction Center outlook for Wednesday’s severe weather potential suggests that the northern and central sections of the state might be more at risk for stronger storms than the I-10 corridor might be.
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We will know more about that potential later this morning when the SPC updates its forecast. The outlook for the remainder of the week, including the Patty in the Parc Weekend event in Downtown Lafayette, looks to be spectacular.
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According to a report by The Advocate, Meta officials told state officials in 2024 that they would need significant tax breaks while negotiating the $27 billion data center project currently being built in North Louisiana.
Based on projections of Louisiana’s tax exemptions and the expected expenditures of the companies, state and local governments could potentially give billions in tax breaks to the tech giants.
Several states, including Louisiana, have seen backlash to data centers as residents worry about potential rising electric costs and strain on water systems.
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Virginia is currently debating whether or not to repeal tax exemptions for the tech companies, as it has cost state and local governments in Virginia $1.9 billion in 2024 alone.
The tax break exempts data centers from state and local taxes for multiple things data centers require, including servers, chillers, electric infrastructure and construction costs.
The scale of the data center projects, which include tens of billions in spending, coupled with Louisiana’s sales tax of 10%, means tax breaks could be worth huge amounts.
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