UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION - VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
JOSE LUIS TRAPALA

Photograph of Jose Luis Trapala Photograph of Jose Luis Trapala



DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth Used: September 1, 1977 Hair: Black
Place of Birth: Mexico Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'9" Sex: Male
Weight: 200 pounds Race: White (Hispanic)
NCIC: W270382735 Nationality: Mexican
Occupation: Cook in Restaurants
Scars and Marks: None known
Remarks: Trapala may wear his hair in a waist-length ponytail. He has ties to Mexico and may be living in the United States illegally.

CAUTION

On December 19, 1999, Jose Luis Trapala was allegedly driving his vehicle on the wrong side of the road in Atlanta, Georgia, when he hit another vehicle. This vehicle rolled, causing the passenger to be ejected. The vehicle then landed on the passenger, killing her. Trapala, who may have been injured in the accident, attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle, but it was inoperable. Trapala then fled the scene on foot. After being charged locally with vehicular homicide, a federal arrest warrant was issued on December 27, 1999, charging Trapala with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward for information leading directly to the arrest of Jose Luis Trapala.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.
Signature of Robert S. Mueller, III
ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000

http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/fugitives/vc/ ... ala_jl.htm