NORTH VERNON – As of Monday, former Columbus North High School employee John Johnson is now being held without bond at Jennings County Jail.
Prosecutors formally charged him with child solicitation. It has a potential jail sentence of two to 12 years.
Jennings Circuit Court Judge Murielle S. Bright granted prosecutors’ request for a warrant to take Johnson back into custody after Jennings County Jail officials “erroneously” allowed him to be released after posting a $2555 bond, court records show. The initial hearing in the case is set for this Friday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m.
The former North High School drama coach and auditorium director was initially arrested after authorities allege that Johnson, 52, arranged to meet with a supposed minor for the purpose of having a sexual relationship. The initial arrest was captured by Predator Catchers Indianapolis on video after Johnson arrived at the purported predetermined meeting location last Wednesday.
LocalNewsDigital is awaiting comment from Jennings County Prosecutor Brian J. Belding.
