The Pioneer Press reported that on April 5th a Kootenai County sheriff spotted Logan A. Mattson age 27 at a rest area along the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 west of Couer d’Alene. Mattson is a Level 3 sex offender.

A Level 3 sex offender poses a potential high risk to the community. This sex offender is a threat to re-offend if provided the opportunity. With prior sex crime convictions as well as other criminal convictions, their lifestyles and choices place them in this classification. Some of these sex offenders have predatory characteristics and may seek out victims. In addition, they may have refused or failed to complete approved treatment programs.

On Saturday, deputies pursued Mattson to Hauser Lake but ended the chase because of difficult road conditions. There he abandoned his car. However, about an hour and a half later, a homeowner on Three Forks Road reported that a man knocked on his door and said he was cold and being “chased by the cops.” Deputies responded, but were again unable to pick up his trail.

The police are still searching for Mattson who is described as a being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you see him use extreme caution and contact your local police agency or call the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department at (208)446-1300.