(La Porte County, IN) - A Michigan City area man has been accused of trying to help someone avoid arrest, as Brian Volk, 34, has been charged with Assisting a Criminal.

La Porte County Police went to a mobile home Thursday night in the 6200 block of North 400 West to arrest a man wanted for Possession of Child Pornography. There, according to police, Volk said “figure it out” when asked about the whereabouts of the suspect. He was placed in handcuffs for his alleged deception and then reportedly claimed the suspect had left the residence before the officers showed up.

Officers soon located Steffano Guess, 39, hiding under a pile of clothing in a closet. The investigation also indicates Volk removed some totes from the closet to clear space for Guess to hide.

Volk could face anywhere from a six-month to 30-month sentence on the Level 6 felony charge.