Seeking to tap the public’s eye, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee has taken to social media in its pursuit of a man facing multiple drug and firearm charges. The initiative, dubbed “Felon Friday,” spotlighted Rodrickus White as its latest focus. Details provided by the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook allege White of possessing and intending to distribute marijuana, along with the illegal possession of a firearm and drug paraphernalia.
White, born on July 7, 1994, as the post emphasizes, is accused of possessing between a half ounce and 10 pounds of marijuana and hashish under the classification of Schedule VI drugs, the charge listed twice for emphasis or occurrence. The firearm charge noted also repeats, branding him with the additional label of a dangerous felony. The digital wanted poster put out by law enforcement pleads with anyone harboring information about White’s whereabouts to step forward, ensuring that tips can remain shrouded in anonymity. Yet, with the social media approach, they’ve cast a net wide into the ether, grasping at the chance that someone scrolling their feed might yield the lead they need…