Abingdon, Virginia Police Department

We are grateful to Dave Sigvaldsen, General Manager of Dunkin' on Lee Highway in Abingdon, for stopping by the Abingdon Police Department to visit with our team. Thank you, Dave, for the delicious treats and for your continued support of our officers and community!

Crews are scheduled to perform road maintenance on Russell Road, between Campus Drive and Poplar Street, the week of June 22, 2026.

The work will consist of single lane closures, with flaggers, and could potentially last multiple days. Please use alternate routes where available; anyone needing to travel on Russell Road should expect delays.

Please use caution when traveling in the area and follow any posted signage and/or flaggers present.

The Abingdon Police Department's administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

As always, officers are available 24/7. For non-emergency assistance outside of business hours, please contact the Washington County Dispatch Center at 276-676-6277. For emergencies, please dial 911.

Congratulations to the Abingdon High School Lady Falcons on winning the state championship! 🎉 🥎

Lady Falcons are the STATE CHAMPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brandishing Firearm Call Leads to Pursuit and Arrest

ABINGDON, VA - On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at approximately 7:15 PM, officers with the Abingdon Police Department (APD) responded to the 600 block of Cummings Street for a male brandishing a firearm. It was reported the male was waiving a gun and cussing behind a business.

The male was located inside a parked Chevrolet Equinox when an APD officer arrived on scene. A loud noise was heard from inside the suspect vehicle that sounded like a gunshot. The suspect fled the parking lot in his vehicle and traveled north on Cummings Street with APD officers pursuing the suspect.

In an attempt to stop the vehicle, an APD officer conducted a precision immobilization technique (PIT) at the intersection of Cummings Street and West Main Street. The suspect vehicle continued moving and began traveling south on Cummings Street.

A motor vehicle crash occurred when the suspect vehicle collided with two vehicles not involved in the pursuit at the intersection of Cummings Street and Cook Street. The suspect was negotiated successfully out of the vehicle and taken into custody. No injuries were reported from the collision.

During a preliminary investigation, two fi****ms were recovered from the suspect vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Christian Clutter, age 29, of Abingdon, VA, was arrested and charged with:

• One count of Felony Eluding
• One count of Misdemeanor Brandishing a Firearm
• One count of Misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated, First Offense, BAC >.20%
• One count of Misdemeanor Reckless Driving
• One count of Misdemeanor Driving Without a Valid License
• One count of Misdemeanor Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign

The investigation remains ongoing with additional charges pending.

The Abingdon Police Department would like to thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Abingdon Fire Department, Washington County Life Saving Crew, and Virginia State Police for all their assistance.

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🎉 Congratulations to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC. on winning the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive for the second year in a row! 🏆🚑

Today’s event was a tremendous success, with 195 donors stepping up to help save lives through the gift of blood donation. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for your generosity and support, and to all of our sponsors whose contributions helped make this event possible. Together, you are making a real difference for patients in need.

Thank you for helping us make this year’s Battle of the Badges another winning effort!

Marsh Regional Blood Center
Washington County Moose Lodge 1966
Sunset Slush Bristol
Good Lions #8

UPDATE: They had 195 total donations, with the Washington County VA Lifesaving Crew winning the title with 73 donations on their behalf.
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Which first responders will you support??
🩸🚓 🚒 Battle of the Badges 2026 🚑 🚔🩸
happening at the Abingdon Police Department until 6pm!!

When I left a short time ago, the Washington County, VA Lifesaving Crew was winning.

First responders have teamed up with Marsh Regional Blood Center to see which Abingdon agency brings in the most donors, and YOU decide who gets the credit. 🏆

With a goal of 300 donors, just one donation can save up to 3 lives. ❤️

Who are you voting for?
🔵 Abingdon Police Department
🔴 Abingdon, Virginia Fire Department
🟤 Washington County Virginia Sheriff's Office
🔵 Virginia State Police
🟢 Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 10 AM to 6 PM
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