Joseph Compagnari, a Texas man, faces charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child after his girlfriend’s two 10-year-old children reported multiple assaults. The case unfolded in Porter, north of Houston, highlighting swift law enforcement action and victim support resources.
Incident Timeline
Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a sexual assault report on February 11, 2026, learning the children accused their mother’s boyfriend. The Special Victims Unit and Child Protective Services launched parallel probes, with forensic interviews at Children’s Safe Harbor revealing further incidents.
Medical exams followed, and on February 12, a search warrant led to Compagnari’s arrest in Mont Belvieu with local police aid. He remains in Chambers County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
Agency Response
Authorities praised the victims’ bravery and inter-agency coordination, withholding details to safeguard the case. No trial updates are available yet, prioritizing victim protection.​
Support Resources
For suspected child abuse, contact Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or visit www.childhelp.org—available 24/7 in over 170 languages. Sexual abuse victims can text “STRENGTH” to 741-741 for crisis counseling.​
