FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man wanted in Florida for multiple sex crimes against children was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Franklin, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

A warrant for the arrest of 44-year-old Andrew Paul Johnson was reportedly issued in the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Hernando County, Florida on Aug. 18.

Authorities stated that Johnson was wanted for lewd and lascivious molestation of children under 12, lewd and lascivious molestation of children between 12-16, lewd and lascivious exhibition, and harmful material transmitted to minors.

The Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force reportedly requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force after developing information that Johnson was living in

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