Cop on the Spot: Drunken Sex Scandal at Wetherspoons
A female officer is facing gross misconduct charges after a highly inappropriate night out at a Wetherspoons in Ryde. PC Tia Johnson-Warne allegedly groped two male colleagues, sent explicit messages, and even flashed one of them—all while heavily intoxicated.
Sexual Advances and Unwanted Touching
- During the night out, PC Johnson-Warne reportedly grabbed PC A’s knee and moved her hand up to his thigh.
- Feeling uncomfortable, PC A stepped away but was later bombarded with explicit messages, including, “Don’t you want to f**k me?” accompanied by a saucy underwear photo.
- She also allegedly rubbed her hand over PC B’s crotch for around 20 seconds.
- Staff at the pub eventually refused to serve the officers more drinks due to their intoxicated state.
- On the journey home, Johnson-Warne is said to have tried pulling PC A’s hand under her clothing in the back of a car.
Officer’s Defence and Additional Allegations
PC Johnson-Warne admits to messaging and touching PC A but claims it was harmless flirting and not unwelcome. She denies touching PC B. The officer is also accused of striking her partner, fellow officer PC Kane Brookes, and breaching bail conditions following their split.
Misconduct Panel Slams Behaviour
Alan Jenkins, representing Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, condemned the actions as “completely unacceptable.” He said:
“The allegations concern sexual attentions while heavily intoxicated. For an officer to touch colleagues so they feel uncomfortable is plainly inappropriate. Gender doesn’t matter—unwanted touching is unacceptable, regardless of who does it. Alcohol is no excuse for such behaviour.”
Hearing Continues — Fate Hangs in the Balance
The misconduct hearing, held at the Holiday Inn in Eastleigh, is ongoing. A verdict on PC Johnson-Warne’s future with the police force is yet to be reached. If found guilty of gross misconduct, she faces possible dismissal.
This scandal shines a spotlight on professionalism and accountability in policing, proving no one is above the rules—male or female.
