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Yerington Intermediate school vice principal arrested in child pornography investigation

Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division, along with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations and the Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (comprised of members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Sparks Police Department), began an investigation earlier this week into the vice principal of Yerington Intermediate School, 54-year-old Scott Darrington of Yerington.

On Thursday, June 11, 2020, Scott Darrington was taken into custody pursuant to that investigation.

Darrington is currently being held at the Lyon County Jail on two charges of possession of child pornography and one charge of distributing materials depicting pornography involving a minor child. His bail is set at $80,000.

The Lyon County School District is aware of this criminal investigation and the subsequent arrest of Darrington. Additionally, there are no indications that there are any local victims regarding this case.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank members of the Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations for their assistance in this joint investigation.

UPDATE 10:57AM: Lyon County School District released the following statement:

The Lyon County School District (LCSD) is aware of a former employee who has been arrested on charges involving child pornography. Law enforcement informed the LCSD that there is no indication or reason to believe that any students or staff were involved in any way.

The LCSD continues to hold student and staff safety as our top priority. LCSD is not permitted to comment on an ongoing criminal investigation.

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