Cal U coach charged with sending sexually explicit messages to 15-year-old boys

An assistant coach at California University is facing charges after investigators said he sent sexual messages to two teenage boys on Snapchat.

Patrick Onesko, 27, is facing felony charges of unlawful contact with a minor. Onesko is a part-time assistant football coach at the university and a former South Fayette football coach.

The South Fayette School District sent a letter home Tuesday asking parents to contact police if they feel their child may have had any inappropriate contact with Onesko.

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According to a criminal complaint, Onesko requested photos of the boys' body parts and suggested sexual activity. Police said both boys were 15 years old.

In one message, according to court documents, Onesko claimed to have either coached or scouted the boys in the past. He identified himself as "Coach O.”

Cal U confirmed that Onesko was hired as a coach in 2016. Administrators said they just learned of the allegations Tuesday and they are going through their internal procedures.

“We will cooperate with police, and again we take these allegations seriously,” said Christine Kindl, a spokesperson for the university. “We are looking into the matter very thoroughly.”

Police said Onesko is out of town on spring break, but they have spoken to him and he is aware of the charges. He will be arrested upon his return, police said.

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