Online Pred Task Force Investigation Results in Arrest of Harrison Man

On Saturday, July 04, 2026 at 2:46 p.m., a sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office arrested Paul Ignacio Johnson at his residence located at 1306 N. Clare Ave, following a multi-day online predator investigation.

The investigation was initiated after the citizen led organization Pred Task Force contacted the Sheriff’s Office.  The group had been communicating with Johnson online prior to his arrest.  During this time Johnson had been communicating with a decoy he believed to be a 14-year-old juvenile male. 

During these communications, Johnson sent nude photographs of his genitals to the decoy.  He also attempted to arrange an in-person meeting with the decoy for the purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse with the minor.    

After Johnson was confronted at his residence by the Pred Task Force law enforcement was contacted.  A sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, made contact with Johnson, and conducted a formal interview. Based on the interview and evidence gathered through the investigation, Johnson was placed under arrest.

CHARGES FILED

Johnson was lodged in the Clare County Jail on several felony charges. He was arraigned in the 80th District Court where his bond was set at $200,000 cash or surety. He remains in custody. The charges include:

• One count — Computers: Communicating with Another to Commit a Crime
• One count — Accosting Children for Immoral Purposes
• One count — Computers: Using a Computer to Commit a Crime

This case remains under investigation. Additional charges may be forthcoming.