Candidate indicted in Stark Democrat John Johnson accused of sex crimes CANTON - Associated Press A candidate for state representative has been charged with sexual battery and two counts of sexual imposition in a secret indictment. John Johnson, 41, of Perry Township, is the Democratic candidate for the 50th District. His opponent is state Rep. John Hagan, R-Marlboro. Johnson was indicted and arrested Thursday on charges that he engaged in sexual conduct with a minor female between Jan. 1 and July 1, Stark County Prosecutor John Ferrero said Monday. Johnson was being held in Stark County Jail on $250,000 bond....