A former athletic trainer for Decatur public schools has had his license suspended following two recent arrests involving alleged misconduct with children during his tenure in the district, the state announced Thursday.

Fernando Escobar, 42, of Decatur, was arrested Aug. 21 in Wise County on a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact, and again Sept. 5 on a charge of sexual assault of a child.

Investigation tied to school tenure

The arrests and license suspension stem from an ongoing Decatur Police Department investigation into allegations related to Escobar's time as an athletic trainer in Decatur ISD more than a decade ago.

Fernando Escobar, 42, of Decatur Wise County Jail

State agency issues emergency action

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announced

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