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Paroled Oregon sex offender in RV chase charged with kidnap, abuse Posted May 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM Updated May 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM LOS ANGELES (AP) — A paroled sex offender arrested two days after he led police on a wild RV chase with his young children has been charged with kidnapping, assault and a slew of other criminal counts. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Monday that Stephen Houk also faces charges including child abuse, injuring a spouse, fleeing police, and assault with a firearm. The 46-year-old was set to be arraigned later Monday. It's unclear whether he's obtained an attorney. Prosecutors are asking for $1 million bail. Houk was arrested Thursday after being on the run for two days. He escaped into a Bakersfield orchard after leading police on a 100-mile chase in his motor home that began in Hollywood. Houk's 11-month-old and 3-year-old children were inside the RV. They weren't hurt. Most Popular Legendary Phoenix wrestling coach Mondale dies May 4 at 1:28 PM Ashland teacher to appear on 'Jeopardy!' May 2 at 5:36 PM RV chase ends behind Mail Tribune with 1 arrest, child safe May 3 at 7:01 AM UPDATED: Man found dead outside Medford antique store identified May 2 at 8:04 AM Community mourns loss of legendary Phoenix coach Mondale May 4 at 9:13 PM Justin Dan Rollins May 1 at 2:00 AM Medford woman accused of pot scissors attack May 4 at 4:57 PM Review: Quadruple-talented actors carry OCT's 'Once' May 1 at 5:52 PM Flamingos demand a charitable ransom May 4 at 4:39 PM Guest Opinion: Conservation Fund must be renewed May 6 at 2:01 AM Since You Asked: Ownership of jets is top secret May 4 at 2:01 AM Walden leads in fundraising; McLeod-Skinner is second May 6 at 12:38 PM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501