Steve Johnson.Photo: Limestone Sheriff
Steve Johnson, the former drummer for the Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes, has been arrested on child abuse charges, according tomultipleoutlets.
Johnson, 35, was arrested last Wednesday morning in Limestone County, Alabama, and is currently being held at Limestone County Jail on a $21,500 bond,jail recordsshow.
According toWHNT News 19, Johnson was indicted on charges of willful torture, willful abuse, and cruelly beating or otherwise willfully maltreating a child under the age of 18.
Johnson’s arraignment date is reportedly set for April 7.
A rep for Johnson could not be reached. It is unknown if he has an attorney.
A rep for Alabama Shakes did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Johnson pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge in March 2020 and received a suspended sentence of one year in jail and 24 months on probation, multiple outlets reported.
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Johnson played drums for Alabama Shakes from its formation in 2009 until the band went on hiatus in 2018 after lead singer and guitaristBrittany Howardbegan a solo career. The group also consisted of guitarist Heath Fogg and bassist Zac Cockrell.
The rock band has won fourGrammy Awardsand was nominated for five others, including for best new artist in 2013.
source: people.com
