Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr.
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Former teacher, coach convicted
Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr. has been convicted of eight felonies involving impropper relationships with minors. According to reports he has received 160 years and $80,000 fine. At the time of press we are waiting on more information from the district attorney to complete a full story. It will be published in the follwing weeks paper.
In April of Superintendent of 2023 Atlanta ISD, Jason Harris, sent out a letter to parents informing them that a teacher and coach that worked for the district had been arrested. The following morning the Cass County Sheriff ’s Department released a statement and a mugshot listing the suspect as 30-year-old Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr.
The press release from the Sheriff ’s Department said that “on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr. (DOB: 11/25/1992) was arrested by the Cass County Sheriff ’s Office on multiple warrants for Indecency with a Child (Second Degree Felony), Online Solicitation of a Child (Third Degree Felony}, and Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student (Second Degree Felony).”
“Maxwell Jr. was employed as a teacher and a coach by the Atlanta Independent School District and worked at the Atlanta High School and Atlanta Middle School at the time the allegations were made. Bonds will be set by Justice Peace PCT 1 Barbara McMillon.”
The Journal-Sun was able to confirm with Atlanta ISD that he was hired in March 2022, and placed on leave on April 10. “All potential employees must pass a comprehensive criminal background check as required by law. Additionally, we consult the Texas Education Agency’s Do Not Hire Registry and check applicant references.”