Former Substitute Teacher and Boyfriend Face 38 Child Sex Charges as Bond Nears $9 Million A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are now facing a combined 38 child sex crime charges, with their bail amounts totaling nearly $9 million. Madison Paige Jones, a former substitute teacher in the Midlothian Independent School District, and her boyfriend Zackery Dondlinger were arrested in December after Midlothian police investigated allegations involving a 5-year-old child who resided in Jones’ home. Jones’ initial bail was set at $90,000, while Dondlinger’s was initially reported at $250,000. However, after additional charges were filed earlier this month, their bail amounts increased significantly. Jones faces 13 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, one count of possession of child pornography, two counts of indecency with a child involving sexual contact, and three counts of indecency with a child involving exposure. Dondlinger is charged with one count of sexual performance by a child under the age of 14, 13 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, two counts of indecency with a child involving sexual contact, three counts of indecency with a child involving exposure, and one felony warrant. According to court documents, Midlothian police were called to the home of a woman on December 17, 2025, who identified herself as a friend of Jones. She expressed concerns about Dondlinger’s behavior toward the 5-year-old child living in Jones’ home. The documents state that Jones allegedly told investigators Dondlinger directed her to sexually assault the child and that she carried out the acts. Jones also claimed Dondlinger had sexual fantasies involving the child.#madison_paige_jones #zackery_dondlinger #midlothian_independent_school_district #midlothian_police #5_year_old_child
