U.S. Marshals and Spokane Police arrest wanted sex offender, accused drug dealer
FUGITIVE CAPTURED May 6, 2016 --
The U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force and Spokane Police arrested Benjamin Johnson on Friday night.
He was booked into the Spokane County Jail for failure to register as a sex offender, escape from community custody, possession of controlled substance and five counts of possession with intent to deliver.
FUGITIVE UPDATE April 17, 2015 --
Convicted child rapist, Benjamin Johnson, who's still missing in Spokane County since we featured him in December is now wanted for a big drug bust.
Officers found him unconscious and overdosed in a hotel room last month.
They say he was rushed to the hospital where he got away before he could be booked into jail.
Inside the hotel room officers found heroin, pot, loaded syringes, scales and cash, so now he's also wanted for possession with intent to deliver.
Johnson's been convicted of rape, child rape, unlawful imprisonment, attempted robbery and riot with a deadly weapon.
FUGITIVE WANTED IN SPOKANE COUNTY December 5, 2015 --
The Pacific Northwest Fugitive Apprehension Task Force is on the hunt for missing child rapist, Benjamin Johnson.
He's also been convicted of rape, unlawful imprisonment, attempted robbery and riot with a deadly weapon.
If you know where Johnson is hiding, call an anonymous tip into:
CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS
You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to a fugitive’s arrest.