Man Charged for Ongoing Sexual Abuse of Girlfriend's Children

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A 45-year-old man has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child after his girlfriend's two 10-year-old children reported he had sexually assaulted them multiple times. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation involving the Special Victims Unit and Child Protective Services, leading to Compagnari's arrest at a residence in the nearby town of Mont Belvieu.

Why it matters

This case highlights the critical importance of children feeling empowered to report abuse, as well as the need for thorough investigations and coordination between law enforcement and child welfare agencies to protect vulnerable minors. Sexual abuse can have long-lasting traumatic impacts on victims, making this a serious crime that requires swift action.

The details

According to authorities, deputies were called to a home in Porter, Texas on February 11th after the two 10-year-old children reported the sexual abuse by their mother's boyfriend, Joseph Compagnari. Investigators then conducted forensic interviews and sexual assault examinations, leading to a search warrant for a home in Mont Belvieu where Compagnari was located and arrested. He has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child and is being held without bond in the Chambers County Jail.

• On February 11, 2026, deputies were called to a home in Porter, Texas for reports of a sexual assault.
• Forensic interviews and sexual assault examinations of the two 10-year-old victims were conducted following the initial report.
• A search warrant was executed at a home in Mont Belvieu, where Joseph Compagnari was located and arrested.

What’s next

The investigation is ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation and the victims.