UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said a man with possible mental health and drug issues was arrested Tuesday night after jumping the fence at Mark Twain Elementary.
The man had been staying with friends and they got into an argument, said Furlong. The man, who had two bullets on him, climbed the fence into the playground.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the school for a welfare check.
“Because it was nighttime, deputies returned to the school (Wednesday morning) to sweep the playground for any drugs, paraphernalia or anything that might draw harm to the kids,” said Furlong.
The man was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing.
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Late in the evening Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect on the playground of Mark Twain Elementary.
Law enforcement completed their investigation this morning and deemed the playground safe.
As a precaution, school officials begin the school day as a “Secure Campus” where all students entered the school through the main entrance and all classes and recess were held securely indoors.
Later, the sheriff’s office completed their investigation and school resumed as normal at 9 a.m.
To stop the spread of misinformation, rumors and harmful online content, school officials remind parents, students and community members to “Report, Don’t Repost.”
In today’s fast-paced digital world, information spreads rapidly, often without verification. If questionable content is shared or reposted, there may be dangerous consequences.
Additionally, if it is not reported, law enforcement may be unable to submit cases for prosecution.
Please report concerns to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch: 775-887-COPS (2677), or they may dial 911 and provide dispatch with details of any suspicious social media posts or other questionable information obtained from online platforms.
