Wilfredo DeJesus Santos - Captured - Filthy Pedophile was hiding in the closet

A suspected child molester was found hiding in a closet under a pile of clothes inside a Beaverton townhouse Wednesday night.

Wilfredo DeJesus Santos, 36, is accused of first degree rape of a child and or first degree child molestation, a Class A felony. The alleged crime happened last January when the child was under the age of 7, police said. Santos also has prior convictions for assault.

Members of the U.S. Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force arrested Santos inside the home on SW Stepping Stone Drive after getting a tip that he may be living with a family member.

Officers first tried to get Santos to surrender, but he refused.

He was eventualy captured and lodged on the state warrant at the Washington County Jail.

Santos faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $50,000 fine.