A Knoxville man was arrested Tuesday for sexual abuse of a minor.

The Knoxville Police Department arrested 30 year old Garould Martin Johnson for second degree sexual abuse, a Class B felony. According to court records, in November, Johnson is accused of inappropriately touching a minor. During an interview conducted by police, the defendant admitted to the act. Johnson was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail where he is being held on a $50,000 bond.