Clarke County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

🚔 SATURATION SATURDAY 08.29.26 🚔

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with MADD Virginia for Saturation Saturday, a nationwide initiative focused on preventing impaired driving and saving lives.

Our deputies will be conducting DWI saturation patrols throughout Clarke County, with increased enforcement efforts aimed at identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roadways.

If your plans include alcohol, make sure your plans also include a safe ride home. Designate a sober driver before you head out, use a rideshare service, call a friend or family member, or make arrangements to stay where you are.

Impaired driving crashes are preventable. One decision can change your life and someone else’s forever.

🔑 Have a plan.
🚗 Designate a driver.
🏠 Arrive home safely.

Our goal isn’t just enforcement, it’s making sure everyone who travels through Clarke County gets home safely.

08/29/2026

Have a plan. Designate a driver. Arrive home safely. 🚗🔑

A little planning can make all the difference. If you drink, never drive impaired, and make sure everyone gets home safely.

Every safe ride home starts with a plan. By choosing a designated driver, you're making a decision that protects everyone sharing the road.

08/27/2026

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, along with our partners at the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, is extremely concerned about the growing number of crimes associated with stolen checks and check-washing schemes in our communities.

Based on the information gathered during these investigations, we have serious concerns that these check thefts are occurring within the United States Postal Service mail system. These crimes are resulting in significant financial losses and hardship for innocent victims.

We need the full cooperation and assistance of the United States Postal Service and the appropriate federal authorities to thoroughly investigate these thefts, identify where the breakdown is occurring, and hold those responsible accountable.

Our citizens should be able to place a check in the mail without fearing that it will be stolen, altered, and used to steal money from their accounts.

Our citizens deserve better. They deserve answers, accountability, and action.

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Frederick County Sheriff’s Office will continue working together to investigate these crimes and advocate for the citizens we serve.

08/25/2026

***UPDATE - SENSENY ROAD IS BACK
OPEN AS OF 9:00 PM***

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE – ACTIVE STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨

Senseny Road is currently CLOSED between Salem Church Road and the Frederick County line due to an active structure fire.

The roadway will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time while emergency crews operate in the area.

Due to the rural location of the fire, fire department tanker trucks will be traveling back and forth between the scene and nearby water sources. Please use extra caution, remain alert for emergency vehicles, and do not attempt to drive around the road closure.

Please avoid the area if possible and allow firefighters and emergency personnel room to safely work.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.

08/19/2026

🚨🚨Update Mr Cunningham has been located and is safe! 🚨🚨🚨

Sharing for the Berryville Police Department
Re: Missing Person

08/17/2026

Protect Your Mailbox: Check-Washing Is on the Rise

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to be cautious about placing checks and other personal information in their mailboxes.

We have seen cases where checks are stolen from mailboxes, altered, and then deposited or cashed for a much larger amount of money and made payable to someone other than the intended recipient. This type of fraud, commonly called “check washing,” can leave victims dealing with significant financial losses and the hassle of working with their bank to recover their money.

Here are a few ways you can protect yourself:

Whenever possible, hand-deliver outgoing mail to your local Post Office or use a secure collection box.

Avoid leaving mail containing checks in your mailbox overnight.

Check your bank account regularly and report suspicious transactions immediately.

If you are mailing a check, consider using a darker permanent ink.

Contact your bank immediately if a check you wrote has been altered or fraudulently cashed.

If you believe your mail has been stolen or a check has been altered, contact your bank immediately and report the theft to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors. A few simple precautions can help prevent you from becoming a victim.

08/17/2026

☀️🚔 That's a Wrap! Thank You, Clarke County! 🚔☀️

As we wrap up the Clarke County Sheriff's Office Summer Safety Series, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who followed along, shared our posts, and helped spread important safety messages throughout our community.

Safety isn't just the responsibility of law enforcement, it's a partnership. Every time you lock your vehicle, watch out for a neighbor, slow down in a neighborhood, or report suspicious activity, you're helping make our community stronger.

We hope these weekly reminders provided useful tips that you can carry with you long after summer ends.

On behalf of the men and women of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office, thank you for your continued support, your engagement, and your commitment to making Clarke County an exceptional place to call home.

Here's to a safe remainder of the summer and remember, safety is always in season.

💙 Together, we're building a stronger, safer Clarke County.

08/16/2026

🚌 RED LIGHTS FLASHING? THERE IS NO GUESSING! STOP! 🛑

With students heading back to school tomorrow , it’s a good time to refresh your knowledge of school bus safety.

Do you know when you’re required to stop for a school bus? The answer can depend on the type of roadway you’re traveling on. Check out the graphic and make sure you know before you go!

When you see a school bus:
🟡 Yellow lights = Slow down and prepare to stop
🔴 Red lights & stop arm = STOP when required
👀 Watch carefully for children entering or crossing the roadway
📵 Put the phone down and stay alert

A few extra seconds of patience behind a school bus could prevent a tragedy.

Stop today, so they can live tomorrow.

Please SHARE this post and help us keep Clarke County students safe this school year! 💛

08/10/2026

🎒☀️ Week 11: Back-to-School Safety

First day of school for Clarke County students is August 17th! 🍎

Summer may be winding down, but safety is just getting started.

As students return to school, our roads become busier with school buses, young drivers, pedestrians, and children walking to class. A little extra patience behind the wheel can make a big difference.

🚸 Slow down in school zones
🚌 Stop for school buses when required by law
🚶 Watch for children at crosswalks and bus stops
📵 Put away distractions and stay focused on the road
⏰ Leave a few minutes early to avoid rushing

Let's work together to make the start of the school year a safe one for everyone in Clarke County.

08/06/2026

🚔 National Night Out 2026 🚔

On Tuesday, August 4th, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office was proud to participate in National Night Out from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

It was a wonderful evening spent connecting with our community alongside numerous Fire Companies, Berryville Police Department and local organizations. We truly enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office and the services we provide.

Visitors had the opportunity to check out our patrol cruiser, learn about our drone program, see some of the equipment and tools we use, and speak with our deputies. We were also happy to hand out 911 information, safety literature, coloring books, and a few sweet treats for the kids!

A special thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this year’s National Night Out another successful event. Building strong relationships with our community is one of our greatest priorities, and we appreciate your continued support.