POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — An assistant football coach at a Broward County high school was arrested Tuesday on child abuse charges.
Jamir Clarke, 29, was taken into custody at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach by deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
According to a letter sent to parents by the school’s principal, Clarke allegedly hit three students during a verbal altercation at football practice Monday afternoon.
He now faces four counts of child abuse without great bodily harm.
Local 10 News obtained a partially redacted arrest report for Clarke Wednesday, which states that Clarke punched a student in the face who admitted to posting something negative on social media about someone associated with Clarke.
Deputies said other students then surrounded Clarke and “rushed” him, prompting him to start “swinging punches” at the students.
According to the report, three students were struck by Clarke and a mirror on the wall was cracked.
One victim told police that Clarke had the opportunity to de-escalate the argument, but incited the brawl after throwing the first punch at the student.
Another victim said he got hit while trying to break up the fight and get the initial victim away from the coaches.
According to the report, responding deputies
In a statement from Broward County Public Schools, the district said, “The employee in question is being reassigned as we review the matter for further action, up to and including termination. We are deeply disturbed by this incident, as the safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority.”
The school’s principal also told parents in an email that Clarke “will also no longer serve as an assistant football coach at our school – this was his only position on our campus.”
Parents with questions or concerns were urged to call the principal at 754-322-0950.
Clarke is being held at the Broward County Main Jail and is expected to appear in bond court sometime Wednesday.
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