Fort Worth police officer arrested in Benbrook, charged with aggravated assault
A Fort Worth police officer was arrested in Benbrook on Sunday and is being charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to authorities.
Benjamin Johnson, 34, who has been a Fort Worth officer for four years, was arrested by Benbrook police.
The incident occurred while he was off-duty, according to a Fort Worth Police Department press release.
Officer Johnson has been placed on restricted duty and stripped of all police powers pending the outcome of criminal and administrative investigations surrounding these allegations, police 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,” the release said.
Johnson was assigned to the Directed Response Unit at the time of his arrest.
Johnson is being represented by defense attorney Robert Huseman, of the law firm Varghese Summersett.
In a written statement Tuesday, Huseman said, “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.”
Johnson was released from jail on bond Monday, according to court records.
This story was originally published May 2, 2022 at 7:13 PM.
