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 ...

Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rebuild VA, the $70 million economic recovery fund launched in August, is expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply. Businesses that received funding from the federal Coronavirus...

Governor Northam Announces Easing of Restrictions in Hampton Roads

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that, due to significantly improved health metrics in the Eastern Region, localities in Hampton Roads will join the rest of the Commonwealth in Phase Three of the “Forward Virginia&rd...

Start Peninsula Changes Event Format to Multiple Smaller Competitions

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its ninth annual year in 2020. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will begin a series of three micropitch competitions held on July 14, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13. At each micropitch event, there...

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...

Safe Needle Disposal

If you check your blood sugar or inject medications at home it is important to dispose of your used needles and lancets safely. You can purchase a special container from most pharmacies, or use an empty household container that is leak proof, made of heav...Read on...

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 Circui...

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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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 & D...

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 6 outstanding warrants for Cooper out of Williamsburg/James City County General D...

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 fo...

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...

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 C...

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 probati...

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 Circui...

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 5 outstanding warrants for credit card theft (2 counts), credit card fraud, unauthoriz...

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 Co...

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 coun...

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 of Distribution of cocaine (2 ...

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 p...

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 Cir...

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...

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 schedul...

Community Participation Team Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 30

The Engage 2045 Community Participation Team (CPT) will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at 4 p.m. to discuss Round 2 public engagement effort and next steps. The meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adop...

Fall Prevention Featured on This Week in James City County

In recognition of Fall Prevention Week, we are replaying the episode about Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Seniors. Now called CONECT, the program reaches out to individuals throughout James City County who are in need of supporti...

Election 2020 Topic of First LIVE Episode of This Week in James City County on Oct. 1

Have questions about the upcoming election? James City County’s Director of Elections and General Registrar, Dianna Moorman will join us for our first live episode of This Week in James City County on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. She will talk about the upc...

Planning Commission Working Group Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 28

The Planning Commission Working Group (PCWG) will hold a meeting on Monday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. to continue its work on Engage 2045, the process to update the 2015 Comprehensive Plan entitled Toward 2035: Leading the Way. The PCWG’s agenda for th...

Police Seek Suspect in Residential Burglary

In the early morning hours of Sept. 7, an unknown suspect broke into a private residence in the Toano area of James City County. The suspect stole five long guns, two iPhones, an iPad a Dell laptop and several collector’s knife sets. The suspect...

Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rebuild VA, the $70 million economic recovery fund launched in August, is expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply. Businesses that received funding from the federal Coronavirus...

Three Options for Voting in the Nov. 3 General and Special Election

Registered voters in James City County have three ways to cast their ballots for the General and Special election in November.In-person absentee (early) and mail-in voting is now available to all James City County registered voters. Sample ballots, precin...

JCC's Video Division Wins Six Awards in National Competition

James City County’s Video Division took home six awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) at their annual Government Programming Awards (GPA). Awards won and categories (with links to video submiss...

Police Investigate Robbery at Atlantic Union Bank

On Sept. 17 at approximately 12:19 p.m., officers were called to the Atlantic Union Bank located at 5125 John Tyler Highway to a robbery. The suspect is described as a tall, thin, black male wearing jeans, glasses and a ball cap. The suspect told the tell...

Historical Commission Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 24

The Historical Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2020 and Sept. 8, 2020.The meeting will be a...

Development Review Committee Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 23

The Development Review Committee (DRC) will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. Pursuant to the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Apr. 14, 2020 and readopted on Sept. 8, 2020, the meeting will be held electroni...

JCC Releases 2019 Annual Report on the Floodplain Management Plan

James City County has released the 2019 Annual Report on the Floodplain Management Plan. The Annual Report highlights the progress made by the County towards the identification, reduction and mitigation of flood losses. The Floodplain Management Plan and ...

Police Make Arrest in Felony Embezzlement Incident

On July 23, a member of the Hospice House’s Board of Directors provided documents to James City County Police Department indicating that an employee, Brandi Kay Godwin, had been embezzling funds from Hospice House for more than a year. After rev...

Free Starter Emergency Kit Giveaway Featured on This Week in James City County

James City County Emergency Manager Sara Ruch and City of Williamsburg Deputy Fire Chief Larry Snyder join us on the podcast this week to talk about hazards and what you can do be prepared. Stay tuned to the end and learn how you can get a great emergency...

Police Make Arrest in Stabbing Incident

On Aug. 29 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were called to the 190 block of Lakeside Drive in Historic Powhatan Resort to an assault. Two victims were located. The first victim, a 22-year-old Newport News man, suffered numerous stab wounds and was flo...

Governor Northam Announces Easing of Restrictions in Hampton Roads

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that, due to significantly improved health metrics in the Eastern Region, localities in Hampton Roads will join the rest of the Commonwealth in Phase Three of the “Forward Virginia&rd...

Two Members of Fire Department Honored For Outstanding Work in Prehospital Care

Two members of the James City County Fire Department were recently honored by the regional Peninsulas EMS Council for their outstanding work in prehospital care.Dr. Amir Louka (pictured left), serves as the Operational Medical Director for James City Coun...

Police Seek Identity of Suspects in Property Damage & Larceny Incident

On Aug. 31 at approximately 2:28 a.m. (the time on the video is an hour off), officers responded to a residence on Westlake Court. The victim reported that she was awakened by a loud noise and looked outside to see 4 individuals around her vehicle in her ...

What happened at the September 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the September 8 Regular Meeting:E.    PRESENTATIONS    

1.    Frances Baker 100th Birthday Proclamation

2.  &...

Parks & Recreation Transitions to New Registration System

PerfectMind Introduced James City County Parks & Recreation will launch PerfectMind, a new online registration system, on Sept. 15. The new system offers customers a more efficient experience for all department registrations including members...

Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday, Sep. 2, James City County Police arrested Michael Dean Slye, 59 of JCC and charged him with Second Degree Murder in relation to the death of Terrence Orlando Pressey.At approximately 7:30 a.m. on  Aug. 29, JCC Police responded to th...

Election Questions Answered on This Week in James City County

Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections and General Registrar for James City County joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, recent changes in laws, important deadlines and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!Video: htt...

Police Conduct Homicide Investigation

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 29, James City County Police responded to the Motel Zuma located at 6493 Richmond Road in the Lightfoot area in reference to a man found deceased in a grassy area next to the parking lot. The man was identified as Terren...

Parks & Recreation Plan September Events

September 2020 EventsAs 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...

Parks & Recreation Plans Child Care Program for Grades K-5

James City County Parks & Recreation’s state-licensed REC Connect program will modify its operations in conjunction with WJCC Schools’ decision to offer remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-21 school year. REC Conne...

Governor Northam Launches COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App to Help Contain COVID-19

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of COVIDWISE, an innovative exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Virginia is the fi...

Rental Assistance Program

On July 16, 2020, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development awarded a contract to the James City County Housing Office to provide subsistence payments under the Urgent Need Community Development Block Grant Program. Funding from this pr...

Mosquito Season is Here

Are you ready? Mosquitoes are not only annoying, they can carry viruses and can make you sick. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to help control mosquitoes in and around your home:

• Eliminate standing water both inside and outside of your hom...

Start Peninsula Changes Event Format to Multiple Smaller Competitions

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its ninth annual year in 2020. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will begin a series of three micropitch competitions held on July 14, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13. At each micropitch event, there...

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

County Parks, Centers & Facilities UpdateJuly 10, 2020James City County and Virginia have entered Phase III restrictions for operations of our programs, parks, centers and facilities. While Phase III still carries many restrictions, additional ameniti...

September Events

September 2020 EventsAs 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...

Parks & Recreation Transitions to New Registration System

PerfectMind Introduced James City County Parks & Recreation will launch PerfectMind, a new online registration system, on Sept. 15. The new system offers customers a more efficient experience for all department registrations including members...

Parks & Recreation Plans Child Care Program for Grades K-5

James City County Parks & Recreation’s state-licensed REC Connect program will modify its operations in conjunction with WJCC Schools’ decision to offer remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-21 school year. REC Conne...

James City County Parks

County Parks, Centers & Facilities UpdateJuly 10, 2020James City County and Virginia have entered Phase III restrictions for operations of our programs, parks, centers and facilities. While Phase III still carries many restrictions, additional ameniti...

Police Seek Suspect in Residential Burglary

In the early morning hours of Sept. 7, an unknown suspect broke into a private residence in the Toano area of James City County. The suspect stole five long guns, two iPhones, an iPad a Dell laptop and several collector’s knife sets. The suspect...

Police Investigate Robbery at Atlantic Union Bank

On Sept. 17 at approximately 12:19 p.m., officers were called to the Atlantic Union Bank located at 5125 John Tyler Highway to a robbery. The suspect is described as a tall, thin, black male wearing jeans, glasses and a ball cap. The suspect told the tell...

Police Make Arrest in Felony Embezzlement Incident

On July 23, a member of the Hospice House’s Board of Directors provided documents to James City County Police Department indicating that an employee, Brandi Kay Godwin, had been embezzling funds from Hospice House for more than a year. After rev...

Police Make Arrest in Stabbing Incident

On Aug. 29 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were called to the 190 block of Lakeside Drive in Historic Powhatan Resort to an assault. Two victims were located. The first victim, a 22-year-old Newport News man, suffered numerous stab wounds and was flo...

Police Seek Identity of Suspects in Property Damage & Larceny Incident

On Aug. 31 at approximately 2:28 a.m. (the time on the video is an hour off), officers responded to a residence on Westlake Court. The victim reported that she was awakened by a loud noise and looked outside to see 4 individuals around her vehicle in her ...

Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday, Sep. 2, James City County Police arrested Michael Dean Slye, 59 of JCC and charged him with Second Degree Murder in relation to the death of Terrence Orlando Pressey.At approximately 7:30 a.m. on  Aug. 29, JCC Police responded to th...

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...

Police Conduct Homicide Investigation

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 29, James City County Police responded to the Motel Zuma located at 6493 Richmond Road in the Lightfoot area in reference to a man found deceased in a grassy area next to the parking lot. The man was identified as Terren...

Fee Free Days at Historic Jamestowne

Throughout the year, there are several fee free days at Historic Jamestowne. On these select days, there are no admission fees. 

Fee Free Days

• Saturday, Sept. 26 in honor of National Public Lands Day
• Monday, Nov. 11 in commemoration of Veterans Day

A...