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8/11/2021
Clayton Police Department establishes Park/Trail Unit
The Greenway trails in Clayton are one of the Town’s most popular attractions. Many pedestrians and cyclists frequent the trails daily. To keep these greenways safe and enjoyable, Clayton Police Depa...
7/16/2021
Clayton Police Department creates first female K9 Unit Team
Officer Victoria Lee and K9 Raven form an unstoppable and unique team. Lee is Clayton Police Department's first female K9 handler, and together, Lee and Raven form the department’s first female K9...
4/20/2021
Clayton First Town in County to Launch Local Emergency Management
The Clayton Fire Department has added an Emergency Management position to its Administrative Division. The new Emergency Management position is the first of its kind in the county and has long bee...
4/16/2021
Clayton Youth Council Wins Top Honors at Spring Convention
Clayton Parks and Recreation’s Clayton Youth Council (CYC) earned two top honors at this year’s State Youth Council Spring Convention. The CYC is a teen-run volunteer organization for high school ...
3/12/2021
Greg Tart Sworn In As Clayton Police Chief
Veteran law enforcement professional and Clayton native Greg Tart was sworn in as Clayton Chief of Police Friday by Johnston County Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock in a small ceremony held at The Cl...
2/15/2021
Clayton Officers Receive Lifesaving Award
Two Clayton Police officers credited with saving the life of a local man were recognized Monday, Feb. 15, during the regular meeting of the Town Council. Acting Police Chief Greg Tart awarded Offi...
10/11/2020
Clayton Loses Dedicated Public Servant - Former Firefighter & Police Chief Roy Ellis
Police Chief, Firefighter, World War II veteran, cemetery supervisor, streets supervisor, building maintenance and sanitation manager…you name it, if there was a way to serve his community, Roy Ellis...
9/24/2020
Huge Procession Planned MONDAY to Honor Fallen Firefighter Jason Dean
This Monday, September 28th, the Town of Clayton will play host to a massive day of remembrance for Clayton Deputy Fire Chief Jason Dean , who lost his month-long battle with COVID-19 earlier this w...
9/20/2020
Urban Archery Season
Nearly 60 different municipalities across the state have been given permission by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to participate in a specified Urban Archery season. After receivi...
9/14/2020
Fallen Officer Monica Carey - Clayton Will Always Remember You
In September 2001, our nation was reeling from the devastation of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was all anyone was talking about across the country. But at the same time, here in Clayton, our commun...
8/3/2020
Worst of Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Hit Clayton around 2 a.m.
TUESDAY UPDATE: ISAIAS LEAVES CLAYTON RELATIVELY UNSCATHED Town of Clayton crews from our Fire, Police, Clayton Public Power and Public Services departments worked through the night to respond ...
6/3/2020
Town Leaders Standing with Community Against Racism & Police Brutality
In just one week, Clayton has shifted from one crippling crisis to another. And once again, in the face of crisis, the Clayton community is coming together. Our Mayor, Town Council, Police Chief, ...
5/21/2020
COVID-19 Cancellations & Changes - Phase 2 Details
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST COVID-19 CASE COUNT AND GUIDANCE FROM THE STATE & GOVERNOR ON LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS The State of Emergency declared by Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod remains in effect an...
4/24/2020
Clayton Police Arrest Murder Suspect
A murder suspect is behind bars. 20-year-old DALLAS LAMAR PHILLIPS of Hogan Drive in Garner was arrested earlier today in the 1st Degree Murder of Dustin Rogister. He is now behind bars at the ...
4/4/2020
Church Services in Clayton during COVID Stay-at-Home Order
In these difficult times, people in the Clayton community need to hear from our faith leaders. But many of our residents have concerns about how to worship, wondering if church services can even c...
3/27/2020
State COVID-19 Restrictions Going into Effect for Clayton
NC Governor Roy Cooper has ordered everyone in the state, including everyone in the Town of Clayton, to follow new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. You can click here for his Executive O...
1/9/2020
Clayton Police Make Arrest in Indecent Exposure Case
Clayton Police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the recent sightings of a pantless prowler in one Clayton neighborhood. Carlos Antonio Soto, of Bobby Ray Ct. in Clayton, is charged...
11/5/2019
Town of Clayton Facilities Closed Monday for Veterans Day
All Town of Clayton facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. The closures include Hocutt-Ellingt...
9/5/2019
Town Facilities Close at 5 p.m. - Re-Open at 10 a.m. Friday
FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE: Hurricane Dorian is in the rear view mirror for Clayton! We were lucky! No injuries reported, no car accidents, no power outages and only one tree down on O'Neil Street that wa...
7/25/2019
2019 Clayton Police National Night Out - August 6
Join Clayton Police for a Night to Unite! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighb...