Fmr. Owsley County High School basketball coach accused of having sexual relationship with student

OWSLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A former Owsley County basketball coach is facing rape and sodomy charges.

Court documents say 33-year-old Dontarius Pittman had a sexual relationship with a current student.

His arrest citation states that he coached the student on the basketball team.

The victim told investigators they had a sexual encounter with Pittman on June 18.

During an interview with police, they say Pittman admitted to the allegations.

A statement from Owsley County Schools calls Pittman a former assistant coach. The statement went on to say the district is aware of the allegations and it is cooperating with Kentucky State Police.

Pittman’s arrest citation listed him as a teacher and basketball coach; however, Owsley County Superintendent Gary Cornett states Pittman did not teach in the district, was never a full-time employee and was only an assistant coach.