Yerington Teacher Arrested Following Investigation into Falsified Government Records, Delivery of Ammunition to a School

For Immediate Release 
October 16, 2026

YERINGTON, NV – On Oct. 16, 2026, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested 61-year-old Steven Ray Farwell, a teacher at Yerington Intermediate School, following an investigation into allegations that he knowingly provided false residential information on multiple government documents, including his Nevada  driver's license and voter registration. 

The investigation began on Oct. 15, 2026, when a School Resource Officer assigned to Yerington Intermediate School was contacted by school administration regarding a package delivered to the school addressed to Farwell. The package contained approximately 400 rounds of rifle ammunition. 

During the initial investigation, deputies learned that Farwell had been using the school's physical address as his personal residence on official government documents, despite not residing at the school. School officials advised that Farwell had previously been instructed not to use the school's address for personal mail or  deliveries. 

Further investigation revealed that Farwell had listed the school's address as his residence on multiple official documents and applications. Deputies also discovered discrepancies in his reported residential history and determined that he had registered to vote in Lyon County using an address where he did not reside. 

When questioned by deputies, Farwell acknowledged using the school's address but declined to provide investigators with a verifiable residential address. Farwell indicated that he resided in the Topaz area of Douglas County but would not disclose his specific location. 

As a result of the investigation, Farwell was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail on the following  charges: 

• Forgery – Felony 
• Perjury – Felony 
• Unlawful Acts Regarding Voter Registration – Felony 
• Obstructing a Public Officer – Misdemeanor 

Farwell’s bail was set at $13,641.00. 

The safety and security of Lyon County's schools, students, and staff remain a priority for the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. While the investigation centered on suspected falsification of government records, the circumstances that brought this matter to the attention of law enforcement underscore the importance of  maintaining appropriate security measures on school campuses. The Sheriff's Office commends Yerington Intermediate School administrators for recognizing a concerning situation and promptly notifying the School Resource Officer. 

Any personnel or administrative matters arising from this incident fall under the authority of the Lyon County School District. The Sheriff's Office will defer to the District regarding any employment-related decisions or  actions. 

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office remains committed to working closely with school administrators and staff to identify potential safety concerns, address suspicious activity, and maintain a safe learning environment for  students and educators throughout Lyon County. The Sheriff's Office is equally committed to protecting the  integrity of official government records and investigating suspected fraudulent activity. 

Jeffrey S. Miller 
Central Commander 
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office