JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A former Jefferson Parish teacher assistant has been found guilty of making sexual advances towards a student. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 42-year-old Lance Johnson was convicted on charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile and soliciting for prostitution involving someone under age 18. Suspect killed in Marrero officer-involved shooting According to the office of Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick, Johnson made several sexual advances toward a juvenile while on school grounds. Court documents revealed that the advances began in June 2022 when Johnson reportedly offered the victim $80 in exchange for a sexual act. It was noted that the victim was never Johnson's student and that he drove to their home. The student reported Johnson's actions to a teacher who then alerted their mother. In September 2022, court documents note the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and Jefferson Parish Public School System were also notified. Man stabbed, two arrested in Slidell attempted carjacking Johnson was suspended pending an investigation where detectives obtained home surveillance video, doorbell camera video and cell phones that showed his off-campus interactions with the student. The jury deliberated for 30 minutes before delivering a guilty verdict. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, Nov. 6. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Isolated storms continue through Halloween night, more rain possible Friday Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce to face off in U.S Senate debate Saints look to draw momentum from Carr's return and end six-game losing skid in rematch vs. Panthers Fentanyl, hundreds of bullets found hidden in cars at California border crossing Video shows massive explosion rip through battery processing plant in Missouri