The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office announced on May 8 that deputies responded to North Valleys High School to assist Washoe County School Police following a report of multiple subjects with a weapon.
The response was part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community. The incident underscores the cooperation between local law enforcement agencies when responding to potential threats at schools.
According to the statement, deputies arrived at approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 7 and conducted a search of the campus for any potential or active threat. Resources used in the response included teams of deputies, a K9 team performing an article search for a possible weapon, and a drone providing aerial support during the search.
After determining that there was no active threat and that the scene was secure, deputies cleared the call as an agency assist. “No arrests were made by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office related to our assistance in this call,” according to the announcement.
The sheriff’s office said it remains ready to support regional law enforcement partners in protecting children, schools, and community members. The Washoe County School Police is leading the investigation into this incident. Authorities advised that any further information or questions should be directed to their agency.
