The father of TikTok creator Kirby Johnson was arrested in Florida and booked on two misdemeanor counts, according to a report from TMZ. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ that Gordon Johnson was taken into custody and booked into the county jail on simple assault and resisting an officer.
Alleged threat after infidelity claim
TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, reports the incident unfolded at a house in Key Largo after Gordon Johnson’s alleged infidelity was discovered Tuesday night. Those sources told TMZ that his wife said he threatened to kill her but did not lay a hand on her. Per TMZ’s reporting, she called 911 and described him as “verbally violent.”
How the arrest happened
Officers arrived, interviewed everyone, and told Gordon Johnson he was under arrest, law enforcement sources told TMZ. He allegedly tried to walk away into a room and shut the door, but officers followed him inside and arrested him without incident, according to TMZ.
Who is Kirby Johnson?
TMZ notes that Kirby Johnson is a popular TikToker who posts about her life and has 3.6 million followers.
Digital Dredger has not independently verified TMZ’s account. Details such as bond, court dates, and legal representation were not included in the TMZ report referenced here.
