Former LCSO deputy charged with distribution of confidential info

A former Lubbock County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested on Friday morning, charged with distribution of confidential information.

According to LCSO, on Oct. 9, the office was made aware of a potential crime involving 27-year-old former deputy Derek Johnson.

LCSO’s Criminal Investigation Unit conducted an investigation and placed Johnson on administrative leave that same day. Johnson was fired the foll…