Sheriff's Office searching for man suspected of assaulting ex-girlfriend | Crime

Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office needs help locating a man who is suspected of assaulting an ex-girlfriend on Monday. Sheriff's Deputies say they have probable cause at this time to arrest Meckler for felony domestic violence assault and anticipate an arrest warrant being issued soon. 

He was last seen around the Newport, Washington area wearing jeans and a black and white hoodie. Deputies describe him as 5'5" tall and weighs about 160lbs. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

Meckler also goes by the name Justin M. Shanks and lives a transient lifestyle, known to frequent Newport and Priest River, Idah.