CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE; USING A TELEPHONE TO FACILITATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COCAINE

LASHAWN ANTIONE TANNER

Aliases: Bees (last name), Fats (last name), Lashawn A. Tanner

DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth Used:	July 3, 1974	Hair:	Black (head may be shaven)
Place of Birth:	Unknown	Eyes:	Brown
Height:	5'8"	Sex:	Male
Weight:	240 pounds	Race:	Black
NCIC:	W346616349	Nationality:	Unknown
Occupation:	Unknown
Scars and Marks:	Tanner has the following tattoos: A tribal art bracelet on his right wrist; the words "Grim Reaper" on his right arm; and the word "Renegade" (Chinese writing) on his left arm.
Remarks:	Tanner is known to use narcotics and abuse alcohol. Tanner may be residing in the state of Florida and has ties to Gary, Indiana. Additionally, Tanner may have recently lost a lot of weight.

CAUTION

Lashawn Tanner is wanted for drug charges in Indiana. Tanner who, along with his two relatives, allegedly led a street gang called the Renegades. This gang is allegedly responsible for distributing significant quantities of powder cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in Northwest Indiana, as well as delivering large quantities of cocaine to Indianapolis, Indiana; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, Tanner was responsible for allegedly transporting cocaine from Northwest Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, and then distributing the drug to lower-level dealers in Indianapolis and Muncie, Indiana.

In October of 2004, 18 subjects were indicted on a variety of federal drug and firearm-related charges in the Northern District of Indiana. Additionally, 16 of the 18 subjects are in federal custody after they were ordered detained without bond. Tanner remains a fugitive.

On October 21, 2004, in the United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, a federal warrant was issued for Lashawn Tanner. This fugitive was charged with the following violations: conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; and using a telephone to facilitate the distribution of cocaine.

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of Lashawn Tanner.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND AN ESCAPE RISK

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.

ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000