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Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in investigation, charged in case

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Posted at 12:17 PM, Apr 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-27 15:54:43-04

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX18) — UPDATE 2:45 PM: Laurel County Sheriff's Office reports that they have arrested Johnson. He was located in London and is charged with first-degree sodomy, second-degree rape, and possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12.

Johnson is being held in the Laurel County Detention Facility.

Original Story
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after an investigation.

The office is looking for Brandon Robert Johnson, age 20, of East Bernstadt. Johnson was under investigation for having a computer with child abuse and child sexual content on it.

Johnson is wanted for sodomy, rape, and possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor underage. If you have any information or want to report a tip, you can call 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.