Fremont Man with Long History of Assault Arrested in Jefferson County

A Fremon man with numerous convictions for assault, recently moved to Jefferson County, where he is once again under arrest for assault.Terry Lee Johnston II, age 51, was arrested on January 15, 2026. There are no charges on file yet, but he was arrested for domestic assault. He has a long criminal history in Nebraska and other states, mostly involving assault and battery. On June 8, 2022, Fremont police officers were dispatch to a Super 8 Motel, responding to a report of a “fight disturbance between a man and woman.” Johnston was arrested at the scene. According to the warrantless arrest affidavit, “A review of Johnston's criminal history reflects an extensive record to include numerous battery charges in several states as well as a previous conviction for assaulting (the alleged victim).” Johnston was charged with third degree assault causing bodily injury, subsequent violation, a class 3A felony up to three years in prison, 18 months of post-release supervision, and a $10,000 fine. He was also charged with failure to appear for court while out on bond, a class 4 felony, punishable by up to two years imprisonment and one year of post-release supervision. Johnston pleaded no contest to the assault and the failure to appear charge was dismissed. He was originally sentenced to 30 days of Intensive Supervised Probation (ISP). On August 7, 2023, his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to 18 months of incarceration, with credit for 180 days time served.Johnston was arrested on October 28, 2024, and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. According to the warrantless arrest affidavit, “Terry Lee Johnston II had lit paperwork on fire in his living room, was intoxicated, and yelling with his wife.” He pleaded no contest and was fined $100. Johnston was arrested again on March 11, 2025, and charged with third degree assault causing bodily injury, subsequent violation, a class 3A felony. He pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of third-degree assault, first offense, and was sentenced to 45 days in jail, with credit for 37 days time served. Johnston was arrested on May 25, 2025, and charged with third degree assault causing bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a class 3A felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a class 1 misdemeanor. He pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of third-degree assault, a class 1 misdemeanor and the obstructing charge was dismissed. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 16 days time served.The suspect remains in custody as of press time.

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