Buena Vista and Rockbridge Investigators Named Virginia State Police Drug Task Force Officers of the Year
October 16, 2026
Buena Vista, Va — The Buena Vista Police Department and the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office announce that Investigator Christopher Floyd (BVPD) and Investigator Phillip Flint (Sheriff’s Office) have been selected as the Virginia State Police Drug Task Force Officers of the Year.
The award recognizes their work with the James River Regional Drug Task Force, where they have led and taken part in complex drug investigations aimed at trafficking organizations bringing methamphetamine and other illegal drugs into the region. Their work includes surveillance, search warrants, intelligence development, and multi-jurisdictional coordination across a largely rural area.
“Investigator Floyd and Investigator Flint have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to protecting our communities from the dangers associated with illegal drugs,” said Chief David Clements. “This award reflects the caliber of work they perform every day and the difference they make for the citizens we serve.”
The James River Regional Drug Task Force includes investigators and officers from the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, Buena Vista Police Department, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department, and the Virginia State Police.
The James River Regional Drug Task Force includes investigators and officers from the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, Buena Vista Police Department, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department, and the Virginia State Police.
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