DEER PARK, Texas—A Deer Park man is facing charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted the 23-month-old daughter of his live-in girlfriend in July of 2009.
Donnie Pearson, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
In addition to the toddler, Pearson lived in the home with six other children at the time of the alleged assault, court documents said.
Court documents indicate the child was brought to the hospital by her mother after she was found with multiple injuries.
After examining the toddler, the doctor determined there was evidence of abuse.
Investigators interviewed the mother, who led them to Pearson.
Pearson told investigators the child was in his care when she was injured, but he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for how the injuries occurred.
Investigators said Pearson voluntarily submitted his clothing and a saliva sample for analysis during the interview.
Police said DNA consistent with that of the victim’s was later found on Pearson’s clothing.
An arrest warrant was issued for Pearson on May 25. He was arrested on May 26 and is being held in the Galveston County Jail on $80,000 bond.
