Juvenile Arrested After Gun Found at Durango High School

LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District Police arrested a juvenile on Monday after a gun was found at Durango High School.

In a letter sent to parents, Durango High School Principal Stacie Nelson confirmed the arrest but ensured “there were no threats made to the campus.”

The complete letter released to parents is below:

Dear Parents,

This is Stacie Nelson, Principal at Durango High School.

As principal, my top priority is to ensure your child is safe at school and to keep you informed of important matters happening within our school community.

Today, a juvenile was arrested by CCSD Police for possession of a firearm on campus. There were no threats made to the campus.

We are unable to discuss individual student matters, but please know that all CCSD policies and procedures in dealing with the student are being followed and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Please take this opportunity to discuss school safety with your students. Parents, please remind your student to never hesitate reporting anything that may be a possible safety issue to an adult.

Students and parents can also make reports through the SafeVoice reporting system by calling 1-833-216-SAFE (7233), through the website at http://safevoicenv.org/ or through the free downloadable phone app.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call our school’s main office at 702-799-5850.

Sincerely,

Stacie Nelson Principal Durango High School

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