Authorities seeking fugitive

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Craig Wayne Axtell.

Axtell, 28, is being sought based on a Kootenai County felony warrant for probation violations. Axtell is on probation for eluding a police officer.

Axtell is a white male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 200 pounds, with blue eyes and red hair. He was last known to be living in the Hayden area.

Anyone with information regarding this subject or other fugitives being sought for violent crimes should call the NIVCTF at 665-1471. The identity of callers will remain confidential and reward money is available.