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New Braunfels woman arrested on child pornography, bestiality charges
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Michelle Nicole Johnson, 35, was arrested and faces charges related to child pornography and bestiality.
A woman from New Braunfels has been taken into custody by local authorities. Michelle Nicole Johnson, 35, was arrested and faces charges related to child pornography and bestiality. The investigation that led to her arrest originated in Illinois, where a probe into child porn was underway.
Johnson is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography or bestiality content. She was booked into Comal County Jail following her arrest. Further details on the case can be found through CBS Austin , the source of this information.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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