James City County Awarded Second OVW Grant

On August 29, 2018, the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) announced 54 grants totaling $32 million through its Improving the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking ...

Start Peninsula Announces New Brand, 2021 Host and Event Schedule

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...

“All About Patents” Webinar Series

The Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) would like to invite small business owners to the upcoming All About Patents Webinar Series hosted by SBDC in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Register today an...

Become a SWaM Certified Business

With February being Black History Month, James City County wants to recognize opportunities for minority-owned businesses and existing SWaM (small, women and minority-owned) certified businesses in James City County. Minority-owned businesses are at least...

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg Receives USDA Grant

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg (Sweethaven) has been named a 2020-2021 recipient of a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Value Added Producer Grant. Only 350 winners were awarded funding in this year’s competitive, nationwide grant roun...

Early Renewal for County Business Licenses Available

Attention James City County businesses! Beat the rush and renew your business license early. Visit the website for renewal filing and payment instructions. The deadline to file and pay is March 1, 2021. For more information, call 757-253-6698.Media Contac...

Fireworks are Illegal in JCC

The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling or use of fireworks in James City County is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or $2,500 fine. Professional displays, such as can be seen at Busch Gardens, are allowed throu...Read on...

Another Smoke Alarm Success

Residents of Pocahontas Trail were awakened early Feb. 29 by the sound of smoke alarms ringing through the house. Everyone exited safely and the Fire Department was called. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke inside the house and smoldering fire near e...Read on...

ISO Rating Change Could Reduce Insurance Costs

The Fire Department has received the second highest possible rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), a distinction that may qualify homeowners and businesses for lower property insurance premiums. Effective March 1, 2016, James City County Fire D...Read on...

File of Life

In an emergency, ambulance providers need to know your medical history to decide how best to take care of you. Searching for medication bottles or trying to remember dosages is the last thing you want to be doing if you or a loved one needs help. That’s w...Read on...

Marla Fay Canny

Marla Fay Canny: last known address is Crestview Drive, Toano, VA. Canny’s date of birth is Nov. 22, 1974. She is 6’ and 210 lbs. Canny is wanted out of Williamsburg/James City County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on two felony...

Deon Chapman

Deon Chapman: last known address is Hustings Lane, Newport News, VA. Chapman’s date of birth is Dec. 16, 1985. He is 5’7” and 154 lbs. Chapman has an outstanding felony Capias from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for a probation violation (or...

Rodney Oneal Coles, Jr.

Rodney Oneal Coles, Jr.: last known address is Little Creek Dam Road, Toano, VA. Coles, Jr.’s date of birth is Nov. 13, 1991. He is 6’ and 145 lbs. Coles, Jr. has an outstanding felony Capias from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for a probati...

Lorena Elizabeth Carter

Lorena Elizabeth Carter: last known address is Staffordshire Lane, James City County, VA. Carter’s date of birth is Nov. 24, 1968. She is 5’6” and 180 lbs. Carter is wanted out of James City County on two felony warrants for eluding police and duty to sto...

Larry Earl Batts

Larry Earl Batts: last known address Centerville Road in James City County. Batts' date of birth is Jan. 12, 1962. He is 5’8” and 160 lbs. Batts is wanted for aggravated sexual battery and revocation of a suspended sentence.

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Carl Dante Pelt

Carl Dante Pelt: last known address Charles Street, Newport News, VA. Pelt’s date of birth is June 13, 1978. He is 5’8” and 160 lbs. Pelt has an outstanding felony Capias from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for a probation violation (origina...

Melvin Burnell Haynes, III

Melvin Burnell Haynes, III: last known address is Heaths Lane, James City County, VA. Haynes’ date of birth is Jan. 19, 1990. He is 6’1” and 185 lbs. Haynes is wanted out of James City County on charges of felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor poss...

Teresa Norma Toney

Teresa Norma Toney: last known address is Water Way, Hampton, VA. Toney’s date of birth is June 11, 1968. She is 5’5” and 180 lbs. Toney is wanted out of James City County on three felony warrants for forgery and three misdem...

Joshua Dale New

Joshua Dale New: last known address is Hicks Island Road, Lanexa, VA. New’s date of birth is July 26, 1982. He is 6’2” and 215 lbs. New has an outstanding Capias from Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court for a (probation violation for felony drug ...

Antonia Lashae Mickins

Antonia Lashae Mickins: last known address is Bluestone Drive, Richmond, VA. Mickins date of birth is Jan. 13, 1985. She is 5’4” and 213 lbs. Mickins is wanted out of James City County on two felony warrants for grand larceny and forge...

Cameron Devon Jones

Cameron Devon Jones: last known address is Lynn Circle, Toano, VA. Jones’ date of birth is Oct. 1, 1998. He is 5’9” and 150 lbs. Jones is wanted out of James City County on a Capias (failure to appear; original charge: assaul...

Richard Lee Brumfield, Jr.

Richard Lee Brumfield, Jr.: last known address is Barbour Drive, Newport News, VA. Brumfield’s date of birth is July 16, 1966. He is 6’ and 255 lbs. There is an outstanding Capias (indictment) from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court on charges o...

Patrick Thomas Bradby

Patrick Thomas Bradby: last known address is Rochambeau Drive, James City County, VA. Bradby’s date of birth is May 1, 1974. He is 6’2” and 150 lbs. There are two outstanding Capiases out of James City County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court for fa...

Miroslaw Zygmunt Pers

Miroslaw Zygmunt Pers: last known address is Waller Mill Road, York County, VA. Pers’ date of birth is Feb. 17, 1960. He is 6’ and 185 lbs. There are three outstanding warrants for Pers for reckless driving, driving after forfeiture of license and felony ...

Jarius Christopher Wallace

Jarius Christopher Wallace: last known address is Autumn East, James City County, VA, but may also be in Charlotte, NC. Wallace’s date of birth is Jan. 8, 1993. Wallace is 5’7” and 170 lbs. There is an outstanding Capias (indictment) from Williamsburg-Jam...

Richard Lee Cooper

Richard Lee Cooper: last known address is on Brian Street, James City County, VA. Cooper’s date of birth is Feb. 9, 1988. He is 6’ and 160 lbs. There are six outstanding warrants for Cooper out of Williamsburg/James City County General...

Ashley Lynne Denningham

Ashley Lynne Denningham: last known address is on Plantation Road, James City County, VA or Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA. Denningham’s date of birth is Feb. 23, 1983. She is 5’2” and 120 lbs. There is an outstanding Capias for Denningham from Williamsburg...

Thurone Deshaun Austin

Thurone Deshaun Austin: last known address is on Burnt Oak Drive, Chesterfield, VA. Austin’s date of birth is Nov. 16, 1972. He is 5’9” and 142 lbs. There is an outstanding Capias out of Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court (violation of probation...

Tyrone Hurst

Tyrone Hurst: last known address is 6000 block of Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. Hurst’s date of birth is Oct. 22, 1951. He is 6’ and 165 lbs.  Hurst has an outstanding Capias from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for fail to app...

KeNeshia Camille Lyons

KeNeshia Camille Lyons: last known address is Sycamore Avenue, Newport News, VA. Lyons is 5’8” and 145 lbs. There are two capiases out of Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court outstanding for Lyons (violation of probation, grand larceny an...

Jessica Ann Williams McLeod

Jessica Ann Williams McLeod: last known address is Bristol Circle, James City County, VA. McLeod’s date of birth is June 12, 1985. McLeod is 5’5” and 130 lbs. There is an outstanding felony warrant for McLeod for fraud to gain public assistance. There is ...

Jackie Wayne Davis, Jr.

Jackie (Jack) Wayne Davis, Jr.: last known address is E. Ocean View, Norfolk, VA. Davis, Jr. may also have ties to North Carolina and Tennessee. Davis, Jr. is 6’ and 254 lbs. Davis, Jr. may be operating a 2010 Dodge 4 door sedan. There is an outstanding f...

William Richard Collins II

William Richard Collins II: last known address is Woodland Road, Newport News, VA. Collins’ date of birth is Dec. 6, 1977. Collins is 6’3” and 200 lbs. There are three outstanding felony warrants for Collins for credit card theft, credit card fraud and cr...

Ryan Kim Brown

Ryan Kim Brown: last known address is Sir Gilbert Loop, James City County, VA. Brown’s date of birth is Oct. 26, 1996. Brown is 6’1” and 165 lbs. Brown has three outstanding Capiases from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court: Probation Violation (...

Randy Lee Hahn, Jr.

Randy Lee Hahn, Jr.: last known address is Summer East, James City County, VA. Hahn, Jr.’s date of birth is Nov. 26, 1989. Hahn, Jr. is 5’10” and 170 lbs. Hahn, Jr. has five outstanding warrants for credit card theft (two cou...

Robert Lee Graham, Jr.

Robert Lee Graham, Jr.: last known address is 5413 Airport Road, James City County, VA. Graham’s date of birth is May 29, 1971. Graham is 5’8” and 155 lbs. Graham has three outstanding Capiases from Williamsburg-James City County General District Court fo...

Daniel Alexander Smokes, Jr.

Daniel Alexander Smokes, Jr.: last known address is Algonquin Trail, James City County, VA. Smokes, Jr.'s date of birth is Feb. 9, 1999. He is 6’2” and 178 lbs. Smokes, Jr. has outstanding warrants for three counts of robbery, two counts of use of a firea...

Michelle Marie Roush

Michelle Marie Roush: last known address Prosperity Court in James City County, VA. Roush's date of birth is Nov. 11, 1988. She is 5’3” and 115 lbs. Roush is wanted on a Felony Capias (original charge: felony shoplifting).

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Troy Lamont Ashby

Troy Lamont Ashby: last known address is Hampton, VA. Ashby's date of birth is July 18, 1976. He is 5’5” and 140 lbs. Ashby is wanted on two Capiases (indictments) from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court on charges o...

Ryan David Bragg

Ryan David Bragg: last known address is Powhatan Springs Road, James City County, VA. Bragg’s date of birth is Nov. 4, 1987. Bragg has a Capias from James City County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court for failure to report to CCC (original charge is...

Chad Gallup Acee

Chad Gallup Acee: last known address is London Company Way, James City County, VA. Acee's date of birth is Sept. 23, 1988. He is 6’1” and 165 lbs. Acee has an outstanding Capias from Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for a probation violation (...

Karl Scott Knoyer, Jr.

Karl Scott Knoyer, Jr.: last known address is Carol Lane, James City County, VA. Knoyer, Jr.'s date of birth is April 15, 1989. He is 6’ and 185 lbs. Knoyer, Jr. is wanted on two charges of failure to appear in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court...

Kenneth Brandon Sharpe

Kenneth Brandon Sharpe: last known address Lakepoint Court, James City County, VA. Sharpe's date of birth is Aug. 18, 1989. He is 5’11” and 130 lbs. Sharpe is wanted on charges of credit card theft, credit card fraud, grand larceny and failure to appear.

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Sibylla Hope Coles (AKA: Sibylla Bailey, Sibylla Simpson)

Sibylla Hope Coles (AKA: Sibylla Bailey, Sibylla Simpson): last known address Little Creek Dam Road, Toano, VA. Coles' date of birth is May 4, 1972. She is 5’4” and 195 lbs. Coles is wanted on a felony charge of possession of a schedule I, II controlled s...

26 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4569POR LOS NÚMEROS A partir de las 10 a.m., 26 de febrero Tasa actual de positividad de 7 días PCR solamenteEstado: 7,8%Distrito de Salud de la Pen&a...

Feb. 26 4 p.m. – COVID-19 Update

Our next 4 p.m. update will be on Monday, March 1

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 26 Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 7.8%Peninsula Health District: 12.1%James City County: 8.1%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 572,...

Start Peninsula Announces New Brand, 2021 Host and Event Schedule

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...

25 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4565POR LOS NÚMEROS A partir de las 10 a.m., 25 de febrero Tasa actual de positividad de 7 días PCR solamenteEstado: 8,0%Distrito de Salud de la Pen&a...

Feb. 25 4 p.m. – COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 25 Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.0%Peninsula Health District: 12.2%James City County: 8.9%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 570,982 (increase of 2,036 over previous day)Hospital...

First Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Identified in the Central Region of Virginia

(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 has been identified in a sample from an adult resident of Central Virginia who had no history of travel during the ex...

24 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4561POR LOS NÚMEROS A partir de las 10 a.m., 24 de febreroTasa actual de positividad de 7 días PCR solamenteEstado: 8,0%Distrito de Salud de la Pen&am...

Feb. 24 4 p.m. – COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 24 Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.0%Peninsula Health District: 12.6%James City County: 9.6%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 568,946 (increase of 1,907 over previous day)Hospitalizations...

Additional Pharmacy Networks Added to Federal Partnership to Provide No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines

(Richmond, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced today that additional pharmacy networks are beginning to administer COVID-19 vaccines to those age 65 and older as part of a federal partnership that will bring an additional 52...

Governor Northam Increases Capacity Limits for Outdoor Sports and Entertainment Venues

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates continue to decline and vaccinations rise in Virginia, certain outdoor sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate at increased capaci...

Learn About the Impact of Tourism on the March 5 Episode of This Week in James City County LIVE!

Spring is coming and rising temperatures will bring more visitors to our community. Join us for a conversation about tourism and its impact on our community, featuring Ruth Larson, James City County Board of Supervisors representative for the Berkeley Dis...

Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 2

The Policy Committee will meet Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the following:

• Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program Review

The meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by the ...

23 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4554

POR NÚMEROS a las 10 am, 23 de febrero Tasa de positividad actual de 7 días Solo PCREstado: 8.3%Distrito de salud de la peníns...

Feb. 23 4 p.m. - COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 23Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.3%Peninsula Health District: 12.8%James City County: 9.9%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 567,039 (increase of 1,769 over previous day)Hospital...

Police Respond to Fatal Traffic Crash

On Feb. 23 at approximately 8:33 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash on Route 199 westbound about a half-mile east of the Longhill Road exit. A tow truck had stopped to tow a vehicle that had become stuck in the median earlier in the morning. The ...

Community Development Block Grant – Second Public Hearing Scheduled

James City County will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2021 at 4 p.m. via a virtual meeting, to solicit public input on a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Deve...

Police Respond to Shooting

At 3:18 a.m. on Feb 21, James City County Police responded to a report of gunshots at Vacation Village at Williamsburg located at 4870 Longhill Road. Upon arrival, it was learned that a 17-year-old JCC male had been shot in the neck while he was inside a ...

22 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4547

POR LOS NÚMEROS A partir de las 10 a.m., 22 de febreroTasa actual de positividad de 7 días PCR solamenteEstado: 8,3%Distrito De salud peninsular: ...

Feb. 22 4 p.m. - COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 22Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.3%Peninsula Health District: 12.2%James City County: 9.8%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 565,270 (increase of 5,340 since Friday)Hospitalizati...

19 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4542

Nuestras próximas 4 p.m. La actualización será el lunes 22 de febrero.

EN NÚMEROS a las 10 a.m., 19 de febreroTasa de positiv...

Feb. 19 4 p.m. - COVID-19 Update

Our next 4 p.m. update will be on Monday, Feb. 22.BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 19Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.2%Peninsula Health District: 11.6%James City County: 9.8%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 559...

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant Identified in Southwest Virginia

(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 has been identified in a sample from an adult resident of Southwest Virginia who recently returned to Virginia after ...

18 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4539EN NÚMEROS a las 10 a.m., 18 de febreroTasa de positividad actual de 7 días solo para PCR Estado: 8,6%Distrito de salud de la pen&iac...

Feb. 18 4 p.m. - COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 18Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.6%Peninsula Health District: 12.0%James City County: 8.3%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 557,896 (increase of 2,304 over previous day)Hospital...

Winter Weather in United States, Virginia Impacts Vaccine Delivery

(RICHMOND, Va.) – Virginia is seeing delays in this week’s vaccine shipments because of severe winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic region and in the country. Storms are bringing cold weather and precipitation to the region. The Commonw...

Governor Northam Unveils Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today invited Virginians to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine online at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA. The Commonwealth’s new, centralized system allows individuals to easily pre...

17 de febrero 4 p.m. - Actualización COVID-19

Previously released in English: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4531

POR LOS NÚMEROS a las 10 am, 17 de febreroTasa de positividad actual de 7 días Solo PCREstado: 8.9%Distrito de salud de la pen&iacut...

Feb. 17 4 p.m. - COVID-19 Update

BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 17Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR OnlyState: 8.9%Peninsula Health District: 12.1%James City County: 7.6%Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Cases: 555,592 (increase of 2,284 over previous day)Hospital...

Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash

On Jan. 31 at approximately 10:45 a.m., James City County Police and Fire Departments responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash in the 4300 block of Longhill Road. Officers and Fire personnel arrived to find a 2007 Cadillac upside down and submerged in ...

Virginia Launches Central Pre-Registration Website for COVID-19 Vaccine

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health today launched a new, centralized website that allows Virginians to easily pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This ‘one-stop-shop’ website allows individuals to pre-register on...

Governor Northam Announces $524 Million in New Funding for Virginia Rent Relief Program

ARLINGTON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in their homes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP) is funded through the Emergency Rental ...

Fido Fest Goes Virtual!

Fido Fest Goes Virtual! This FREE! event will be held online in 2021, March 15-20. Register by March 10 at https://bit.ly/3arPiwH to enjoy the fun!Featured activities include:Dog Photo Contest - prizes are awarded for best smile, best costume, precious pu...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

***All courses are full.***James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety courses to the public in the coming months. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun i...

Virginia Tech, James City County and York County Conclude Collaborative Program

Virginia Tech Outreach and International Affairs (OIA), James City County and York County collaborated to bring Emerging Leaders Academy to the Hampton Roads region in January 2020. Twelve participants and mentors were selected from each municipality to a...

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg Receives USDA Grant

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg (Sweethaven) has been named a 2020-2021 recipient of a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Value Added Producer Grant. Only 350 winners were awarded funding in this year’s competitive, nationwide grant roun...

Police Seek Suspect in Larceny from Bath & Body Works

On Dec. 27 at approximately 6:50 p.m., an unknown person entered the Bath & Body Works store located in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. The suspect placed several items in a bag and left the store without paying. The suspect is described as a black ...

Police Hiring Virginia Certified Officers

James City County Police Department is hiring Virginia certified (BLE) police officers. Certified officers may start as a Police Officer I ($43,500) or Police Officer II ($45,674) DOQ. JCCPD is a mid-size department with large department opportunities: Ma...

Parks & Recreation Plans February Events

February Events

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt, we ask for your patience, flexibility and support. We depend on you, our patrons, to follow safety and social distancing guidelines as regularly released by the Governor of Virginia, the Virgi...

The County's 2020 Annual Report is Now Available

James City County’s fiscal year 2020 annual report is now available for viewing online. The report highlights the County’s accomplishments between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 and each department’s response to the COVID-19 ...

City of Williamsburg, James City County Open Phone Line for Vaccination Questions

The vaccination rollout in the past few weeks has, understandably, generated questions from residents who are seeking clarity on the process. This need for information has resulted in thousands of calls per day to administrative staff in our local governm...

Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant to Prevent Rental Evictions

Together with the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County, the Williamsburg Health Founda­tion has announced grant funding to the localities which totals $1 million to prevent rental evictions of Greater Williamsburg residents as a result ...

James City County Recreation Services Administrator Leads State Society

The Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS) Board of Directors elected Arlana Fauntleroy president for 2021. Fauntleroy began her one-year term Jan. 1. The mission of VRPS is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons ...

Early Renewal for County Business Licenses Available

Attention James City County businesses! Beat the rush and renew your business license early. Visit the website for renewal filing and payment instructions. The deadline to file and pay is March 1, 2021. For more information, call 757-253-6698.Media Contac...

Historical Commission Sponsors Student Essay Contest

The mission of the James City County Historical Commission is to further the efforts of the County to document, commemorate, preserve, protect, and promote the rich historical heritage of James City County.  The Commission is responsible for docu...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Larcenies from unlocked motor vehicles are one of the most prevalent crimes in James City County. Residents are encouraged to always lock their car doors even when they are at home. Residents should also always remove valuables (especially electronics and...

James City County Parks & Facilities

County Parks, Centers & Facilities Update

January 26, 2021  Due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, some programs and park/facility amenities remain closed. Thank you for your support and flexibility as we adj...

Indoor Walking Program For Active Adults Available!

Lounge Walk-About ProgramIf you're an active adult age 55 or better, come take advantage of the Lounge Walk-About Program. Come inside the James City County Recreation Center and walk off winter's chill on the indoor walking track. Pedom...

Fido Fest Goes Virtual!

Fido Fest Goes Virtual! This FREE! event will be held online in 2021, March 15-20. Register by March 10 at https://bit.ly/3arPiwH to enjoy the fun!Featured activities include:Dog Photo Contest - prizes are awarded for best smile, best costume, precious pu...

February Events

February Events

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt, we ask for your patience, flexibility and support. We depend on you, our patrons, to follow safety and social distancing guidelines as regularly released by the Governor of Virginia, the Virgi...

James City County Recreation Services Administrator Leads State Society

The Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS) Board of Directors elected Arlana Fauntleroy president for 2021. Fauntleroy began her one-year term Jan. 1. The mission of VRPS is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons ...

The Rainout Line – a new “Statusfied” service introduced!

The Rainout Line is a new service offering quick access to as well as streamlining field notifications for parks and recreation athletic fields and school fields. When weather or other maintenance impact (field) use, participants have three options to acc...

Park Improvement Project Underway at James City County Marina

To keep pace with the popularity of James City County parks, Phase I improvements are underway at the James City County Marina.Starting Nov. 25, the main entrance to the Marina will close for the duration of the improvement project. Billsburg Brewery and ...

James City County Parks & Facilities

County Parks, Centers & Facilities Update

January 26, 2021  Due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, some programs and park/facility amenities remain closed. Thank you for your support and flexibility as we adj...

Police Respond to Fatal Traffic Crash

On Feb. 23 at approximately 8:33 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash on Route 199 westbound about a half-mile east of the Longhill Road exit. A tow truck had stopped to tow a vehicle that had become stuck in the median earlier in the morning. The ...

Police Respond to Shooting

At 3:18 a.m. on Feb 21, James City County Police responded to a report of gunshots at Vacation Village at Williamsburg located at 4870 Longhill Road. Upon arrival, it was learned that a 17-year-old JCC male had been shot in the neck while he was inside a ...

Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash

On Jan. 31 at approximately 10:45 a.m., James City County Police and Fire Departments responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash in the 4300 block of Longhill Road. Officers and Fire personnel arrived to find a 2007 Cadillac upside down and submerged in ...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

***All courses are full.***James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety courses to the public in the coming months. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun i...

Police Seek Suspect in Larceny from Bath & Body Works

On Dec. 27 at approximately 6:50 p.m., an unknown person entered the Bath & Body Works store located in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. The suspect placed several items in a bag and left the store without paying. The suspect is described as a black ...

Police Hiring Virginia Certified Officers

James City County Police Department is hiring Virginia certified (BLE) police officers. Certified officers may start as a Police Officer I ($43,500) or Police Officer II ($45,674) DOQ. JCCPD is a mid-size department with large department opportunities: Ma...

Police: Frequently Asked Questions

James City County Police Department recognizes that our citizens may have questions concerning some of our Department policies and procedures. We have had a number of inquiries lately that we have responded to providing citizens with information. In an ef...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Larcenies from unlocked motor vehicles are one of the most prevalent crimes in James City County. Residents are encouraged to always lock their car doors even when they are at home. Residents should also always remove valuables (especially electronics and...

Police Announce Annual Service Awards

On June 11, Police held their annual Service Awards Ceremony recognizing many officers for their continued high levels of service and dedication to safety in the community. Citizens and other County employees who have supported the Department’s ...

Most Wanted

If you have any information that might help police locate any of these individuals, please call James City County Police Department at 757-253-1800 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You may also submit tips at P3tips.com. Callers to the Crime Line and...

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg Receives USDA Grant

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg (Sweethaven) has been named a 2020-2021 recipient of a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Value Added Producer Grant. Only 350 winners were awarded funding in this year’s competitive, nationwide grant roun...

“After Angelo” Special Event on Feb. 27 at Jamestown Settlement

Throughout the year and in honor of Black History Month in February, Jamestown Settlement presents gallery exhibits, films and educational programs that recount the experiences of Africans and African Americans in early America, from the first known West ...

Historic Jamestowne Remains Temporarily Closed to the Public through Feb. 28

In order to limit the risks associated with the recent surge in COVID-19 numbers, both locally and nationally, Historic Jamestowne remains temporarily closed to the public through Feb. 28, 2021. The closure includes the Visitor Center co-managed by the Na...