Crime task force seeks Leen-Whitewater

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Jerome David Leen-Whitewater. Leen-Whitewater was indicted on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and burglary.

Leen-Whitewater, 33, is a Native American male. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair.

Leen-Whitewater has recently resided in Priest River, but moved to Boise following an assault on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation. He is suspected of being back in the Coeur d’Alene area.

The violent crimes task force, consisting of members of the FBI, Idaho State Police, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Post Falls Police Department, Rathdrum Police Department and the Idaho Department of Corrections, is tasked with locating and apprehending violent fugitives charged with such crimes as homicide, bank robbery, robbery, kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, felonious assault, arson and drug trafficking.

Anyone with information regarding Leen-Whitewater or other fugitives being sought for violent crimes should call the NIVCTF at 208-665-4455. The identity of callers will remain confidential.