A parent has accused Carlynton School District coach Paul Jenkins of physically bullying his 12-year-old son, prompting the family to file a police report after the school principal allegedly declined to take disciplinary action.
Rico Suave, the child’s father, publicly shared a video on Facebook showing what he described as a coach placing his hands on his son during a confrontation.
In his post, Rico urged family members and friends to share the footage, stating that the incident occurred while Jenkins was acting as a coach within the Carlynton School District.
According to Rico, the school principal reviewed the video and acknowledged that any parent would feel upset if their child were involved.
However, the principal allegedly told the boy’s mother that Jenkins did not work directly for the school district and advised the family to pursue the matter through a police report rather than school discipline.
After researching Jenkins’ background, Rico claimed that Paul Jenkins works as a Pittsburgh police officer and was previously involved in the investigation of the Leon Ford shooting.
Rico also stated that Jenkins’ wife is employed by the school district, which raised further concerns for the family about accountability and oversight.
Rico alleged that the confrontation shown in the video was not an isolated incident.
He said Jenkins bullied his son again on a separate occasion, making the encounter the second incident involving the same coach.
He questioned why Jenkins is allowed to coach youth athletes and called for the revocation of Jenkins’ Act 33 child abuse clearances.
“He should not be allowed around kids,” Rico wrote, expressing fear that continued inaction could escalate the situation.
He added that he planned to begin making phone calls to school officials and authorities to seek help and accountability.
The post quickly gained attention, with several commenters expressing outrage and encouraging legal action.
One commenter described the video as “crazy” and urged Rico to sue.
Another emphasized that, as an adult, coach, and police officer, Jenkins should have de-escalated the situation rather than continuing to engage with a child.
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One commenter pointed out that the child recording the video appeared calmer than the adult involved, noting that the situation could have ended if the coach had walked away.
Others echoed calls for Jenkins to be removed from coaching and held responsible.
Rico responded to comments by confirming that he was actively trying to find a lawyer and reiterated his frustration with the lack of immediate action.
He emphasized that his priority remains protecting his son and ensuring that no other children experience similar treatment.
As of now, the matter remains under police review following the filed report.
The Carlynton School District has not publicly commented on the allegations, and no disciplinary action has been confirmed.
The case continues to draw attention as the family seeks answers, accountability, and safeguards for children participating in school sports programs.
