Ex-Midlothian ISD Substitute Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes
Madison Paige Jones, a 30-year-old former substitute teacher for Midlothian Independent School District (ISD), has been arrested on multiple felony charges relating to child sex crimes. The nature of these allegations has raised significant concern within the community.
Charges Against Madison Paige Jones
Jones faces serious charges including:
- Possession of child pornography
- Indecency with a child
- Aggravated sexual assault of a child
Her arrest took place in Midlothian on a Friday, as confirmed by local authorities.
Connection to Midlothian ISD
The Midlothian ISD reported that Jones had served as a substitute teacher for just four days this past year. Notably, she worked at:
- Heritage High School on November 19
- Baxter Elementary
The district has clarified that the alleged crimes are not connected to their schools or students. They emphasized that their monitoring and vetting processes for teachers are robust.
Second Suspect Arrested
In a related development, another individual, Zackery Dondlinger, 37, was arrested in connection with Jones’ case. Dondlinger, a resident of Happy, Texas, was apprehended in Loving County, West Texas, and is charged with sexual performance by a child.
Community Assurance
Midlothian ISD has reassured families that they were promptly informed of the situation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). They have taken measures to address concerns regarding safety and trust within the school environment.
Conclusion
The community remains in shock as details continue to unfold. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the crimes against the suspects, and a mugshot for Dondlinger has not been released. El-Balad will keep the public updated on further developments in this troubling case.
