Courtesy-Jennings Co. Sheriff's Office
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.
