Probable Cause Found Against Former AHS Coach in Sexual Assault Case
The Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Dennis Johnson Jr. following an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a minor. Johnson was employed as a coach at Arkansas High School at the time of the reported incidents.
TAPD Investigation Into High School Coach Leads to Arrest Warrants
According to the TAPD Facebook page, earlier this month (Feb. 2026), an investigation began after a juvenile victim reported inappropriate actions taken by Johnson, the alleged suspect. After investigators reviewed all the evidence, detectives established probable cause for the charges of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
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Arrest Warrants Issued by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and a Presiding Judge
In addition, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and a presiding Judge reviewed the accusations and signed the warrants. Authorities noted that the circumstances surrounding the charges involve Johnson’s position of influence as a coach within the school system.
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The Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and that, to protect the victim's privacy, no further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this case or any instances of sexual assault should contact the Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department immediately.
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