Children unknowingly find sex offender in Roseburg

ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - Some children playing near a creek, just south of Roseburg, came across a man living under a tarp.

Authorities say the kids unwittingly found a predatory sex offender who was wanted on several outstanding warrants.

A deputy identified the man as 27-year-old Carl Volosin. But when the deputy attempted to approach him, Volosin jumped in the creek and started swimming downstream.

Authorities say after a 45-minute search involving several people, Volosin was found hiding under a porch.

Deputies had been looking for Volosin since he eluded them in a car chase in July. He was booked on several charges, including failure to register as a sex offender.

His bail is set at $300,000. Authorities say it does NOT appear any of the children who found Volosin had any contact with him.