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KARNES COUNTY, TX – Jonathan Faseler has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for Sexual Assault of a Child, a second-degree felony, after a State’s Motion to Revoke Probation was granted. The sentencing follows Faseler's repeated violations of his deferred adjudication probation.
The case originated in 2018 when 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 explicit messages, he denied 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 consultation with the victim and their family, Faseler was placed on 10 years of deferred adjudication probation. His probation conditions included mandatory sex offender therapy, electronic device monitoring, a prohibition on contact with the victim, and compliance with sex offender registration requirements.
Despite these rehabilitative opportunities, Faseler quickly violated his probation terms. He missed therapy sessions, sent explicit messages to other women, possessed an unmonitored phone, and attempted to contact the victim. When confronted by the adult probation department, Faseler fled the state. He was located and arrested in Live Oak County, Texas, on August 2, 2024, with active warrants from Karnes County and Montana (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 Faseler demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law and his probation terms, despite having access to rehabilitative resources. Judge Dillingham agreed with the State’s position and imposed the maximum 20-year prison sentence.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ryan Wright, who also secured a lifetime protective order to safeguard the victim. The Karnes County Sheriff’s Office was commended for its thorough initial investigation.
This case highlights the work of the Community Service and Corrections Department (adult probation) during 2025 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Office Week. Brittany Ibara, Valerie Campos, and Taylor Harbour were specifically thanked for their dedication to monitoring sex offenders, noting their close supervision led to justice in this case.
