Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigate two deaths in apparent drug overdose
On Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies and North Lyon Fire Department personnel were dispatched to an address on Jessica Lane in Fernley for the report of an adult male who was unconscious and unresponsive.
Upon arrival, law enforcement and medical personnel located three unresponsive adults within the residence, all showing signs of overdose from illicit drugs. Deputies and Fire Department personnel immediately began life saving measures, to include the administration of the opioid reversal drug, Narcan.
Sadly, two of the three patients were later pronounced deceased on scene and the third patient was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division responded to conduct an investigation. A search of the residence revealed evidence of recent illicit drug use by all three subjects. All evidence, including controlled substances, were seized and removed from the residence.
At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and North Lyon Fire personnel responded to a separate residence in Fernley, this time on Wedge Lane, for a reported overdose. Upon arrival, deputies and fire personnel located the same subject who had been transported to Renown from the Jessica Lane address, unresponsive.
Again, life saving measures were taken and again, Narcan was administered. The subject was revived and again transported for further treatment.
At this time, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will not be publicly identifying any of the involved subjects.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public of the dangers and deadly consequences of illicit drug use.
This is an active investigation and anyone who has information regarding the Death Investigation is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 775-463-6620 or by email at detective@lyon-county.org. Reference Lyon County Case Number 23LY03803. Callers may also remain anonymous by contacting Secret Witness at https://secretwitness.com/ or by text or phone at 775-322-4900.