PAHRUMP (KTNV) — The Nye County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) has shared information with Channel 13 regarding a drug-related incident at Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS) this week.
According to NCSO, a student at PVHS experienced a reported overdose on Apr. 27, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. NCSO's investigation determined that the emergency was related to the use of a THC vape pen.
Officials found that the student's younger brother had given him the vape pen, and told NCSO who provided him with the drug.
NCSO found and arrested twin brothers Mark and Daniel Young after finding identical vape pens in their car and "approximately 9 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia."
A search warrant allowed NCSO to also find multiple THC vape pens and an additional 2.6 grams of meth at their home. An individual named Valerie Rodgers was also arrested at that time. NSCO believes that the vape pens were distributed at the school.
The total of seized items consisted of:
- About 11.68 grams of meth
- About 84 grams of THC
- Numerous drug paraphernalia items
On Apr. 30, NCSO's drug-detection K9s searched the school as part of their "ongoing, aggressive commitment to preventing illegal substances from entering [their] grounds."
"Our priority is the safety of every student who walks through our doors. We are working hand-in-hand with the Sheriff's Department to ensure that those who attempt to bring dangerous substances into our schools are held accountable. We will not waver in our mission to provide a secure, learning-focused environment." — Desiree Veloz, PVHS principal
Law enforcement encouraged parents to open discussions with their children about using unverified substances, as well as the dangers around vaping.
