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.”