Ogden school resource officer arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor

OGDEN, Utah – Ogden police confirmed a school resource officer was arrested Thursday evening for crimes including sexual exploitation of a minor.

Ogden Police Department School Resource Officer 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 revealed enough information to warrant Officer Johansen's firing.

On October 16, Ogden police learned that OPD school resource officer Colton Johansen had made a series of disclosures that suggested involvement in criminal behavior. The incident was then referred to the Davis County Sheriff's Office.

Based on an internal investigation by the Ogden Police Department, it is believed that the conduct in question did not occur while Officer Johansen was serving in his capacity as a School Resource Officer.

The school involved in the incident is currently unknown.

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

All inquiries regarding the investigation or arrest will be directed to the Davis County Sheriff's Office.