A Georgetown man is behind bars after Williamson County investigators say he targeted a child online and possessed illegal material during an active probe.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said 36-year-old Evan Jackson was arrested Wednesday on child-exploitation charges. Investigators allege Jackson had been communicating online with a minor and had illegal material during the investigation. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Williamson County Jail on one count of Online Solicitation of a Minor and two counts of Possession of Child Pornography depicting a child engaging in sexual conduct, according to FOX 7 Austin.
Sheriff Matthew Lindemann, speaking for the office, urged parents and guardians to stay on top of kids’ digital lives, reminding families to monitor social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps. Authorities say the arrest followed an investigation in which detectives found evidence of online contact with a minor and illegal visual material.
County’s Recent Enforcement
Williamson County has been taking similar cases head-on in recent years. A September 2025 press release from the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office details how a Georgetown defendant received a 300-year sentence after a jury convicted him on multiple counts of possessing child-sexual-abuse material, underscoring how cybertips can lead to extensive prosecutions.
Local officials say many of these investigations start quietly, often with digital tips from platforms or service providers that are routed to the county and to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) network for follow-up.
Legal Implications
Under Texas law, online solicitation of a minor is codified in Penal Code §33.021, and possession or promotion of child pornography is addressed in §43.26. Penalties vary based on the specific charges and any prior convictions, but both offenses are felonies that can bring lengthy prison terms and, in many cases, sex-offender registration requirements.
Anyone with information about Jackson or similar activity is asked to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline. Authorities emphasize that members of the public should call local law enforcement rather than attempt their own investigations.
