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Name:
Johnson, Drew Laron
Date of Booking:
04/13/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
UNLAWFUL CONDUCT DURING 911 CALL/CONTACTS 911 FOR PURPOSE OF ANNOY/HARASS/MOLEST
AGGRAVATED STALKING
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at approximately 1630 hrs, I Investigator Rivers#9257 was dispatched to the LEC to handle a call in reference to Aggravated Stalking.
The complainant/victim stated that Drew Johnson (offender) called in a fake drowning call (2026-12846) in an attempt to get arrested so he could get transported to the LEC and have/make direct contact with the complainant.
The complainant stated that this has been an ongoing issue for 10 years and added that she has filed a TPO on the offender.
The complainant was given an Incident Number.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/13/26
DREW LARON JOHNSON ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN NEWTON COUNTY
What this means: Drew Laron Johnson was arrested and booked into custody in Newton County on this date. He is accused of Aggravated Stalking and Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call — specifically, allegedly contacting 911 for the purpose of annoying or harassing another person. The case is assigned Warrant Nos. 26-880FW and 26-881MW.
4/14/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN NEWTON COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT
What this means: Drew Laron Johnson appeared before a Magistrate Judge in Newton County for his first formal court appearance following his arrest. At this hearing, Johnson was advised of his rights, including his right to an attorney.
4/15/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED TO REPRESENT DREW LARON JOHNSON
What this means: The Newton County Superior Court found that Drew Laron Johnson was financially unable to hire a private attorney, so the court appointed the Office of the Public Defender to represent him. This order covers the charges of Aggravated Stalking and Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call.
5/13/26
CONSENT ORDER ENTERED — CASE BOUND OVER TO NEWTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Drew Laron Johnson, through his attorney, agreed to waive his probable cause hearing in Newton County Magistrate Court. By signing this Consent Order, Johnson gave up his right to have a judge review whether there was enough evidence to hold him for trial at the Magistrate level. As a result, the case — covering charges of Aggravated Stalking and Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call/Contacts 911 for Purpose of Annoy/Harass/Molest/911 Officer or Interfere With/Disrupt Emergency Phone Service — was formally transferred (bound over) to Newton County Superior Court to proceed. The order was signed by Judge Melanie M. Bell of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, Assistant District Attorney Alysse Casperson, and Johnson’s defense attorney.
5/28/26
DREW LARON JOHNSON PLEADS GUILTY TO BOTH CHARGES IN NEWTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Drew Laron Johnson appeared in Newton County Superior Court and entered a guilty plea to both counts filed against him under Accusation No. 2026-CR-763-4: Count 1, Aggravated Stalking, and Count 2, Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call. Johnson signed the plea form confirming he understood his rights — including his right to a jury trial, his right to confront witnesses, and his right against self-incrimination — and that he was giving up those rights voluntarily. On Count 1, Aggravated Stalking, Johnson was sentenced to 4 years. On Count 2, Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call, Johnson was sentenced to 12 months. The sentences run concurrently, for a total sentence of 4 years to be served in confinement. The plea was filed in open court on May 28, 2026, before the Newton County Superior Court, Alcovy Circuit.