For Immediate Release

May 26, 2022

Student arrested for making threats at South Reno school

On May 25, 2022, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Doral Academy of Northern Nevada in south Reno on a report of a student making threats to others.

Deputies met with school staff and investigated the incident.  Deputies determined that no weapon was involved or brought onto the campus.  One student was taken into custody and booked into the Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center on one count of making threats or conveying false information of terrorism. 

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office takes all threats seriously.  In this instance, other students notified school administration and these students should be lauded for their actions.  The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to report any suspicious activity or behavior to law enforcement.

Deputy Cade Goodman

Public Information Officer