“The state is very concerned about his employment, seemingly choosing employment that gives him access to children,” said Deputy Prosecutor Chelsea Parker.
Johnson’s trial is set to begin on June 8.
In a statement released to a local NBC affiliate, Kennewick School District said, “The safety of our students is our highest priority.”
“Yesterday morning, a Kennewick School District employee was taken into custody without incident by federal law enforcement outside a school building, and students remained safe,” the statement said. “The principal contacted families of students in the directly affected classroom, and law enforcement has shared there is no information indicating any crimes involved students or occurred on school grounds.”
“The employee has been placed on leave and removed from all school duties,” the statement added. “We appreciate the partnership and cooperation with law enforcement and will continue to work closely with them as the investigation continues.”
Impact Church does not appear to have an operational website or publicly listed phone number. ChurchLeaders has reached out to the church for comment via private message on social media and will update this article in the event of a response.
