Fort Worth police officer Benjamin Johnson arrested, charged with assault
FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Fort Worth police officer Benjamin Johnson was arrested in Benbrook on Sunday and is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, authorities say.
The incident happened while he was off-duty, according to a news release from the Fort Worth Police Department.
Officer Johnson, who has worked for the department for four years, was placed on restricted duty and stripped of all police powers pending the outcome of an investigation surrounding the allegations, police said.
In a statement the department said: "The Fort Worth Police Department holds its officers to a high standard both on and off duty, and does not tolerate criminal misconduct or unethical behavior; therefore, a thorough investigation into the circumstances will be conducted," said the department in a statement.
Officer Johnson's attorney, Robert Huseman, of the law firm Varghese Summersett sent CBS 11 News the following statement as well.
"It's very early in the process. We were retained on Tuesday morning and will immediately begin conducting our own, thorough investigation into the allegations. Until then, we would ask the public not to rush to judgement. Officer Johnson is a former Marine and a devoted police officer who has dedicated his life to protecting and helping others."
Officer Johnson was assigned to the Directed Response Unit at the time of his arrest.
