Clearlake Police Department arrests child sexual assault suspect on $1 million warrant
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department said it has arrested a Newark man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child.
David Anthony Johnson, 31, was arrested on Saturday, the agency reported.
On Jan. 1, Clearlake Police Officer Michael Perreault initiated an investigation into the sexual assault of a child under the age of 10. Police said Johnson was identified as a suspect.
The case was turned over to Det. Ryan Peterson who conducted additional investigation. Police said the case was then sent to the Lake County District Attorney’s Office which requested a warrant for Johnson’s arrest through the Lake County Superior Court.
The Clearlake Police Department requested the assistance of the Newark Police Department with locating and arresting Johnson, police said.
On Saturday, police said Johnson was contacted at his residence, placed under arrest for the warrant and booked into the Santa Rita Jail. On Sunday, Det. Peterson responded to the Santa Rita Jail and transported and booked Johnson at the Lake County Jail.
Jail records show that Johnson remained in custody on Tuesday, with bail set at $1 million. He’s due to appear in Lake County Superior Court on Feb. 5.
The Clearlake Police Department thanked the Newark Police Department for its assistance with the case.
Anyone with information in regard to this case is encouraged to contact Det. Peterson at 707-994-8251, Extension 320.