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David K. Johnson



'How to smoke' video brings charges

By Leia Mendoza
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

You never know who's watching online.

Just ask 44-year-old David K. Johnson. The former Gretna resident was arrested earlier this month after Sarpy County Sheriff's investigators connected him to about 90 "how-to-smoke-marijuana" videos on YouTube that also feature Johnson's sons.

Lt. Steve Grabowski said the videos — filmed over a 16-month period that ended about two months ago — show Johnson rolling joints and smoking marijuana from pipes and bongs with his two sons, ages 20 and 17.

Grabowski said an anonymous tip started the investigation, and a search warrant was issued Jan. 12 on Johnson's then-home at 21406 Buffalo Road in Gretna. He since has moved out.

Johnson was charged with misdemeanor child abuse as well as possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia

Johnson's eldest son, Tavis Johnson, was charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and was released.

The youngest son was placed in foster care.

The father, who is out on bail, is expected back in court next month.


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