Michael Johnson - Repeat Sex Offender - Posed as Cop

A convicted sex offender accused of impersonating a Chicago officer and sexually assaulting a woman on the Northwest Side last week was arrested and charged Sunday.

Michael Johnson, 44, of the 800 block of West 50th Place, was positively identified by the victim in a police lineup, according to a release from Chicago Police. He was subsequently charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated false impersonation of an officer and violation of parole.

Johnson is accused of approaching the woman in the 3400 block of West Montrose Avenue on Friday and identified himself as a Chicago officer. Johnson then sexually assaulted the victim.

Grand Central Area detectives and Near North District police found Johnson near West North Avenue and North Clark Street on March 7, the release said. He initially told police his name was Don Juan Evans, which was false.

Johnson was on parole for an aggravated criminal sexual assault conviction and is scheduled to appear in court March 16.

"25% of all sex offenders re-offend within 15 years"

.........Sarah Tofte