Town of Clifton Forge Police

06/18/2026

Please remember Ronnie Paxton's family. He passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest easy Retired Lt 2. He will be missed!

Services for Ronald Lee Paxton are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home...

05/30/2026

🚨 Clifton Forge Man Charged Following Reported Shooting Incident 🚨

The Clifton Forge Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29, in the 900 block of Girard Avenue.

According to police, officers were dispatched after receiving a report of shots fired at a vehicle. The victim was able to leave the area safely and return home. Officers later responded to the victim's residence, where they processed the vehicle and confirmed it had been struck by gunfire.

Police detained a suspect near the scene and, following an investigation, charged Derrick McKinley Hatcher Jr. with:

• Four counts of Attempted Malicious Wounding (Virginia Code 18.2-51)
• One count of Shooting at or Throwing Missiles at a Vehicle (Virginia Code 18.2-154)

Hatcher is currently being held at the Alleghany Regional Jail without bond.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are pending.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator V. L. Bowman at 540-863-2513.

This story is based on information released by the Clifton Forge Police Department. All criminal charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/29/2026

UPDATE: owner found and reclaimed
This dog was picked up on Ridgeway St in Clifton Forge Va and is now at our shelter. We need to find owner ASAP!! Please call 540-862-2436, message us, or come to the shelter to reclaim from 8am-4pm daily. PLEASE SHARE!

04/29/2026

04/09/2026

We would like to congratulate Inv. Bowman on completing FTO (Field Training Officer) this week at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy.

Congratulations to the newest FTO’s!

04/06/2026

Please Help K9 Mia get a Vest.

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Town of Clifton Forge

How you can help K9 MIA get a Vest from K9 Storm...AND MORE!:Donate: Every dollar counts. Share: Share our campaign with your friends and family on social media. Your donation will help fund a Vest for K9 Mai at the Clifton Forge Police Department in Virginia. Surplus funds will be used for addition...

04/06/2026

This dog was picked up on the 1300 block of Jefferson St in Clifton Forge and is now at our shelter. Please call 540-862-2436, message our page, or come to the shelter to reclaim from 8am-4pm daily. Please share!