Fugitive of the week

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Manuel Vargas.

Vargas is being sought based on Kootenai County felony warrants charging him with eluding officers, driving without privileges and a Bonner County felony warrant for a weapons offense and driving without Privileges. These are Western States extradition warrants.

Vargas, 35, is a Hispanic male, 6-foot 1-inch tall, 245 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Vargas was last known to be living in the Spirit Lake, Idaho area.

Anyone with information regarding Vargas or other fugitives being sought for violent crimes should call the NIVCTF at 208-665-1471. The identities of callers will remain confidential and reward money is available.