The Clark County School District Police Department has released the following statement:

“The Clark County School District (CCSD) Police Department arrested 30-year-old Cole Horton today. Horton was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges related to an inappropriate relationship with an individual who was a student during the 2024-25 school year.

The arrest stems from an investigation initiated at Basic Academy of International Studies.

Horton, employed by the District since November 2019, is a band teacher, last assigned to Basic Academy of International Studies. Per the negotiated agreement with the bargaining unit, he has been placed on paid leave.”

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