Fort Worth Collin County minister charged with online solicitation of minors arrested

A Fort Worth minister is facing a charge of online solicitation of a minor, according to a letter sent to Trinity Episcopal Church congregants on Saturday.

Jason Phillip Myers, an associate rector at the church, was arrested Friday by the Collin County Sheriff's Office, according to the warrant and Collin County Jail records. The sheriff's office did not respond Sunday to a Star-Telegram request for comment.

Collin County court and jail records do not yet show charges filed in Collin County Court or bond set for Myers. Jail records show he is still in custody.

Myers' ministry was suspended from the church after learning of his arrest, according to the letter. The church has barred him from working as a minister in any Episcopal church or having any contact with members of the congregation pending the conclusion of the investigation and any possible trial.

Myers and his family “will have pastoral support as the legal situation unfolds,” according to the letter written by the Rev. Robert F. Pace.

Church leaders do not believe the allegation involves any minors at the church or its private school, Trinity Episcopal School, according to the letter. Pace wrote that there is a lot of information the church can't share or doesn't have yet. He said the church is cooperating with investigators and will share information with the congregation as it becomes available.

Anyone with concerns or information about Myers should contact police in their area. The church is also asking anyone with information or concerns to contact church leadership.

“As we grieve this news and ask for understanding, please join me in praying for all those affected,” Pace wrote. “We pray for all children and adults who have experienced harm. We pray for our parish family. We pray for Jason's wife and their children. Please also pray for Jason.”