Jason Thomas, 40, is the associate pastor of worship at
Thomas was arrested Monday without incident at his home, police said.
Anyone with information about any other offenses that
involve Thomas is asked to call
We received word on the afternoon of February 10, 2020 from
the Mesquite Police Department that Jason Thomas, our Associate Minister of
Worship, was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault
of a child. He has served at VRBC since September 2005 and is currently
suspended pending the results of this investigation.
We are not aware of any victims who are current or former members or attenders
of VRBC or the Valley Ranch Baptist Weekday Preschool.
We are cooperating fully with the Mesquite Police Department in their
investigation. If you have any information that could be helpful to the police
in this matter, we encourage you to contact the Mesquite Police Department
directly at 972-329-8303.
Our church is fully committed to the safety of our congregation and community –
especially our children.
Like you, our hearts are breaking for everyone involved in this situation.
Please be in prayer.
Pastor Larry Parsley and the Church Council
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Police said Jason Thomas, 40, had sexual contact with a girl under 14 years old.
Thomas was arrested at his home on Monday without incident.
Thomas was booked into jail with bond set at $50,000.
Police said If anyone has information regarding any other alleged crimes involving Thomas, call the Mesquite Police Department at 972-285-6336 or Investigator T. Rountree at 972-329-8303.