Lopin sought on parole violations

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Shayne Michael Lopin.

Lopin is being sought on a Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office warrant for parole violations for the original charges of possession of a controlled substance.

Lopin, 38, is a white male. With blue eyes and blond hair, he is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. Lopin was most recently listed as living in Post Falls.

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

Anyone with information regarding Lopin or other fugitives being sought for violent crimes should call the NIVCTF at 208-665-4455. The identities of callers will remain confidential.