Former Decatur High School coach accused of indecency with a child
A former Decatur High School coach and trainer was arrested in August on a child sexual abuse charge, jail records show.
Fernando Escobar was booked into the Wise County Jail on a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact on Aug. 21. Escobar was released the same day on a $10,000 bond, according to jail records.
Escobar was employed by Decatur ISD from 2009 to 2020 as a part-time athletic trainer, and from 2013 to 2020 as a part-time golf coach, the district spokesperson confirmed in an email to the Star-Telegram.
“We cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation by law enforcement,” the spokesperson said.
The alleged incident happened on April 24, according to jail records.
The mother of a 15-year-old girl told investigators that her daughter had been sexually assaulted by Escobar at Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy during a physical therapy session, according to the incident report provided by the Wise County Sheriff’s Office.
The Wise County Messenger newspaper reported last week that Escobar has worked with athletes for at least 15 years.
This story was originally published August 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM.