Ogden school resource officer arrested for sexually exploiting a minor

OGDEN, Utah — Ogden police have confirmed that a school resource officer with the department has been arrested on criminal charges, including sexually exploiting a minor.

Colton Johansen was arrested by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office on criminal charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, tampering with evidence and official misconduct. Their investigation uncovered enough information to warrant firing Officer Johansen.

On October 16, Ogden police learned that Johansen had made a series of disclosures implicating involvement in criminal behavior.

Based on an internal affairs investigation by the Ogden Police Department, it is believed that the conduct in question did not occur while Officer Johansen was acting in his capacity as a school resource officer.

The school involved in the incident is not known at this time.

Ogden police also confirmed they will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation led by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office.

Any questions about the investigation or arrest will be directed to the Davis County Sheriff’s Office.