Following a hearing on the State’s Motion to Revoke Probation, Jonathon Faseler has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for the offense of Sexual Assault of a Child, a second-degree felony under Texas law.
The case originated in 2018 after the victim’s father discovered inappropriate text messages from Faseler to his child. A subsequent investigation revealed that Faseler had been sexually abusing the victim over an extended period. Although Faseler admitted to sending the explicit messages, he denied any physical abuse. Based on the evidence, he was formally charged and later pleaded guilty to Sexual Assault of a Child.
On September 30, 2021, after careful consultation with the victim and their family, the State entered into a plea agreement placing Faseler on 10 years of deferred adjudication probation. His probation conditions included mandatory sex offender therapy, monitoring of all electronic devices, a prohibition on contact with the victim, and compliance with sex offender registration requirements.
Despite being given significant opportunities for rehabilitation, Faseler quickly began violating the terms of his probation. He missed required therapy sessions, sent explicit messages to other women, possessed an unmonitored phone, and even attempted to contact the victim. Confronted by the adult probation department, Faseler chose to flee the state rather than face accountability. He was located and arrested in Live Oak County, Texas on August 2, 2024, with active warrants from Karnes County and Montana, the latter for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Ahead of the revocation hearing, the adult probation department prepared a comprehensive 135-page pre-sentence investigation report, detailing Faseler’s numerous violations. The State argued that despite having access to all available rehabilitative resources, Faseler demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law and the terms of his probation. As a result, the State requested the maximum sentence allowable under law. Judge Dillingham agreed with the State’s position and sentenced Faseler to 20 years in prison.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ryan Wright, who also secured a lifetime protective order to safeguard the victim from future contact. The Karnes County Sheriff’s Office is commended for its thorough initial investigation.
This week is the 2025 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Office Week. This case truly highlights the exemplary work of our Community Service and Corrections Department (adult probation). They dedicate their careers to balancing improving outcomes for offenders and the public safety of our communities. In this case, we want to specifically thank Brittany Ibara, Valerie Campos, and Taylor Harbour, for the dedication to monitoring sex offenders. Their close supervision led to justice in this case.
