Woman Wanted for Killing Cleveland Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Sandusky

Sandusky, OH – Earlier this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Le’ceeonna White, 21.  White was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to Cleveland Police, on July 13, 2024, a male victim was shot in the back while trying to run away from the assailant. The incident occurred at the apartments located in the 2300 block of E. 30th Street in Cleveland.

Copeland later succumbed to the gunshot wound. White was identified as being involved in the incident and a warrant was issued for her arrest today. 
Earlier this afternoon, members of the US Marshals violent fugitive task force located White at a residence in the 400 block of E. Adams St. in Sandusky, Ohio.  White was arrested there without incident and transported to Cleveland Police. Following the arrest, a search warrant was executed at the residence and a firearm was seized.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Another outstanding investigation conducted by the Cleveland Division of Police homicide unit led to a successful arrest today. The strong working relationship between our task force and the Cleveland Division of Police results in violent fugitives being taken off the street.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department.