Fort Worth Officer Nathaniel Johnson Accused of Evading Arrest, Speeding

Allegations Against Officer Johnson

• 🚨 Off-duty Fort Worth police officer Nathaniel Johnson is accused of driving his motorcycle at over 100 mph in a 40 mph zone on North Terran Parkway in Keller.
• 🚓 Keller police attempted to initiate a traffic stop by activating lights and sirens, but Johnson allegedly evaded arrest.

Investigation and Consequences

• 📸 Flock safety cameras were used by Keller police to identify Johnson's motorcycle, leading to an arrest affidavit.
• ⚖️ Johnson faces a third-degree felony charge for evading arrest.
• 🏢 Johnson turned himself in and has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2021, assigned to the patrol bureau.
• ⚠️ Previous convictions for speeding in 2023 and speeding in a school zone in 2017 are noted in the arrest affidavit.

Departmental Actions

• 🔒 The Fort Worth Police Department stated that Johnson has been placed on restricted duty, working in a non-uniform capacity.
• 🚫 His gun and badge have been confiscated as an internal administrative investigation is underway.
• 🗣️ A spokesperson confirmed the department would not provide an on-camera interview due to the legal nature of the matter.