A chilling case has unfolded in Texas, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man on devastating charges. Madison Jones, a former substitute teacher, now faces multiple felony counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child, allegations that have shaken the community.
The investigation began on December 17th, when authorities received a report concerning a potential sexual assault involving a child. Within days, detectives identified Jones as a suspect and swiftly moved to arrest her on December 19th.
The investigation didn’t stop there. Detectives uncovered a connection between Jones and another individual, Zackery Dondlinger, of Happy, Texas. Dondlinger was subsequently arrested on December 23rd, charged with sexual performance by a child.
Authorities revealed that Jones and Dondlinger were in a dating relationship, adding a disturbing layer to the unfolding events. The charges against Jones are particularly severe, including aggravated sexual assault of a child – a first-degree felony – alongside multiple counts of indecency with a child and possession of a vast amount of child pornography.
Currently, Jones is being held on a $90,000 bond, awaiting further legal proceedings. Investigators discovered she possessed over 500 visual depictions of child pornography, intensifying the gravity of the accusations.
The Midlothian Police Department acknowledged the crucial support received from various agencies, including the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in apprehending both suspects.
Jones had been employed as a substitute teacher by the Midlothian Independent School District (ISD) on four separate occasions within the past year. Her assignments included a day at Heritage High School and three days at Baxter Elementary School.
However, the school district has stated that, at this time, there is no evidence to suggest the alleged crimes occurred on school grounds or were connected to her work as an educator. The district emphasized that their background check procedures functioned correctly, and they were promptly notified by the Department of Public Safety.
Midlothian ISD has confirmed that Jones is no longer employed by the district and that all required reporting procedures to the Texas Education Agency have been followed. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and uncover the full extent of the alleged crimes.
