Rhea sought for felony aggravated assault

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Dale Lee Rhea.

Rhea is being sought based on a Kootenai County felony warrant charging Rhea with felony aggravated assault. This is a no-bond warrant with United States extradition.

Rhea, 28, is a white male. He is 6 foot 5 inches tall, weighs 266 pounds and has hazel eyes and blond hair. Rhea was last known to be living in Post Falls.

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

Anyone with information regarding this subject or other fugitives being sought for violent crimes should call the NIVCTF at (208) 665-4455. The identities of callers will remain confidential and reward money may be available.