UPDATE: Sexual Charges Against Stephen Decatur Basketball Coach Dropped

UPDATE: The State has decided not to prosecute the sexual charges levied against Bryon Johnson, long-time basketball coach at Stephen Decatur High School, earlier this month.

WMDT spoke with Johnson following the announcement, and he declined to comment.

In a statement to WMDT, the State’s Attorney for Worcester County said the following:

“After Mr. Johnson’s arrest, and as a part of their ongoing investigation, police uncovered reliable digital forensic evidence contradicting witness accounts, leaving the State with insufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution. Accordingly, and consistent with our ethical obligations, the State entered a nolle prosequi on all criminal charges against Mr. Johnson this morning.  The State will not be prosecuting this matter.”

WMDT will have more on this story tonight, at 5:30p and 6:00p. 

BERLIN, Md. – According to court documents obtained by WMDT, Bryon Johnson, the Stephen Decatur High School Basketball Coach, has been arrested on the following charges:

• Felony sex offense in the 3rd degree with a child under age 14.
• Misdemeanor offense for sex offense in the 4th degree, sexual contact.
• Misdemeanor assault in the 2nd degree.

Johnson was arrested and denied a bond on January 8th.

He will have a preliminary hearing on January 30th, at the Worcester District Court in Snow Hill.

Worcester County Public Schools sent WMDT a statement.

“Cannot comment on personnel matters; however, the school system took all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our students as soon as school system staff was notified of the allegations. WCPS has also made sure that support is available to any student or staff member should they need it through our school counseling office.”