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NOPD Officer Linked to Woman Charged in Reporter's Death Arrested, Accused of Prostitution
Terrance "TJ" Johnson, a 28-year NOPD veteran, faces charges for paying for sex while on duty and aiding an alleged prostitute linked to a fatal overdose, officials said.
- Senior member of the New Orleans Police Department, Terrance "TJ" Johnson, was taken into custody on August 13, 2025, in Orleans Parish on charges including prostitution, malfeasance in office, and first-degree injuring of public records as part of an ongoing investigation.
- Johnson's arrest followed a Louisiana State Police inquiry that began earlier this year while investigating Danette Colbert, a woman charged with second-degree murder related to a reporter's death.
- Investigators uncovered evidence that Johnson coordinated and paid for sexual relations with women, including Colbert, while on duty and used texts to solicit sex and assist in concealing her activities.
- Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick emphasized that any officer behavior undermining the trust associated with their role and the public will be addressed promptly and firmly, while Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed that the investigation into the matter is ongoing.
- Johnson, a 56-year-old NOPD veteran since 1997, faces multiple criminal counts and a potential 10-year prison sentence if convicted, while the department fast-tracks an internal probe into his conduct.
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NOPD officer accused of hiring sex workers while on duty in French Quarter, State Police say
New Orleans police officer Terrance “TJ” Johnson was arrested for allegedly hiring sex workers while on duty in the French Quarter, facing charges of prostitution, malfeasance in office, and injuring public records.
·New Orleans, United States
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