ACTIVE SEARCH CA - Stephen Merle Houk, 46, wanted parolee, Los Angeles County, May 2018

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Wanted parolee Stephen Merle Houk still at large, police say he is armed and dangerous

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Bureau detectives say they are still searching for wanted parolee Stephen Merle Houk.

LASD posted this press release on their Facebook Page:

#LASD Major Crimes Bureau Detectives Seeking Wanted Parolee at Large Stephen Houk

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into Stephen Merle Houk a Parolee at Large wanted for sex crimes out of the state of Oregon (WNO #14556869). He is also wanted out of Santa Carita for assault with a deadly weapon, child abduction, terrorist threats, and evading. He was last seen in the Bakersfield / Shafter area on foot and is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Suspect Houk is described as a male, White, 46 years-old, 5’11” tall, 190lbs., with brown hair, and hazel eyes. He has a cow skull tattoo on his right forearm.

There is no further information available at this time.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Suspect Stephen Merle Houk are asked to contact Detective Ty Berry (562) 522-1070 or Detective Mark Donnel (626) 926-4746. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Article: https://www.turnto23.com/news/local...at-large-police-say-he-is-armed-and-dangerous
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/posts/2185121238181444
More: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news...-Safe-motor-home-pursuit-chase-481554401.html
More: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...x-offender-motor-home-police-chase/575105002/
More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5680995/Hunt-parolee-fled-children-motorhome.html

 

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Sex offender still on the run after RV chase in California; 2 kids on board rescued

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Authorities say a paroled sex offender who remains missing after he led them on an hours-long chase in a motor home with his two young children inside should be considered "armed and dangerous." The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday that a manhunt is under way for 46-year-old Stephen Houk.

Houk is a registered sex offender on parole for a sex crime in Oregon.

Detectives tried to arrest Houk on Tuesday after the sheriff's department says he had a fight with his wife. That led to a chase in Hollywood that lasted for hours before it ended 100 miles away in an almond orchard north of Bakersfield.

KBAK reports the driver spoke with law enforcement during the pursuit and indicated he was traveling with two children, a 3-year-old boy and 11-month-old girl, insisting he would not stop until he could hand them over to their mother.

Houk escaped capture. His children were found safe inside the RV and reunited with their mother.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's Santa Clarita station at (661) 255-1121. Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or via the L.A. Crime Stoppers website.

(Video at link)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sex-of...-chase-in-california-2-kids-on-board-rescued/

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https://youtu.be/ItY7KmWSDCs