Lubbock Police Ask Public for Help in Ongoing Jeremy Maxfield Investigation

The Special Victims Unit of the Lubbock Police Department is encouraging any potential victims or witnesses to come forward as they continue their investigation into the alleged crimes of a former Lubbock High School teacher.

Details of the Jeremy Maxfield Investigation in Lubbock

Jeremy Maxfield, 41, is accused of one count of IMPROPER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATOR/STUDENT and three counts of SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD 22.011(a)(2), according to the Lubbock County Jail Roster.

His bond currently sits at $150,000 with the U.S. Marshals and $50,000 with the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office.

According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, the charges stem from the alleged sexual abuse of a student in November and December of 2019. It is alleged that Maxfield showed inappropriate images to the student, sent messages of a sexual nature to the victim, and even abused the victim inside a classroom.

Maxfield was employed at Lubbock High School from August 2007 to June 2024, when he was put on administrative leave due to these allegations.

How Victims and Witnesses Can Safely Come Forward

According to the Lubbock Police Department, "If you, or someone you know, has been a victim, you are asked to call or email Detective Justin Wood at (806) 775-2453, or JWood@mylubbock.us."

The Lubbock Police Department emphasized that although victims and witnesses will need to identify themselves to investigators, "their identity and information will be protected from public view by state law."

Educator Sexual Misconduct Is Sadly Not Uncommon

According to Psychology Today, "About 10 percent of students will experience educator sexual misconduct by the time they graduate high school." 90% of perpetrators are male.

Most misconduct is verbal in nature; however, 6.7% of reported cases involve sexual contact, like Maxfield is accused of.

If you have been the victim of sexual abuse, help is available. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.