Ex-Lubbock High coach accused of sexually assaulting student on school grounds

LUBBOCK, Texas — Jeremy Maxfield, 41, a former teacher and coach with Lubbock ISD, was arrested and accused of three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of improper relationship between and educator and student, court records stated.

Maxfield was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Amherst on Wednesday, according to jail records. Lubbock ISD said Maxfield was a track coach and English teacher. Court records indicated the crimes happened in October, November and December of 2019.

Court documents stated Maxfield “engaged in sexual intercourse on numerous occasions while [the victim] was under the age of consent.” Court records said Maxfield maintained regular sexual communication with the victim, who was under the age of 17. Court documents detailed sexual contact that occurred in Maxfield’s classroom and on school grounds. According to court records, Maxfield exchanged “numerous” nude images with the victim on his phone.

Lubbock ISD can confirm that Jeremy Maxwell is no longer employed by the district. In April of 2024, we were notified that a former student made claims that they had an inappropriate relationship when she was a student. The district immediately placed him on leave, fully cooperated with law enforcement officials, and notified the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). Jeremy resigned in June of 2024. 
The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we are cooperating with all relevant authorities. We cannot provide further comment on this ongoing personnel matter.

Statement from Lubbock ISD

As of Thursday, Maxfield remained at the jail on a combined $150,000 bond. Maxfield began working at Lubbock High School in 2007 and resigned in June of 2024.

Voice of Hope’s 24-hour crisis hotline is (806) 763-7273. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is (800)-656-4673. Find more resources here.