Sunday, May 19, 2024
An Azle man who works for the Springtown school district is facing assault charges.
According to the Tarrant County District Clerk’s website, Jesse Springfield is accused of assault of a family or household member by impeding breathing or circulation as well as recklessly causing bodily injury to a child.
Public case reports provided by Azle Police Department indicate the offenses were reported in January in Azle and involved an adult and a toddler being strangled or choked.
According to the Texas Penal Code, recklessly causing bodily injury to a child is a state jail felony, which is punishable by state jail time of 180 days to two years as well as a fine of up to $10,000. The code also states that a person who assaults and causes bodily injury to someone they are dating, living with, parent a child with or who is an ex-spouse by impeding breathing or circulation of the blood by choking or suffocating them is a third-degree felony. In Texas, a third-degree felony is punishable by imprisonment of two to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000.
Springfield is listed as a member of the boys’ coaching staff at Springtown Middle School on Springtown Independent School District’s website. Superintendent Shane Strickland said Springfield was hired in August 2022 and is still an employee of SISD, though he is currently on administrative leave.
The Tri-County Reporter was unable to interview Springfield by press time.
