National Girlfriend's Day 2019

The word “girlfriend” has a couple of meanings in the English language. No matter the definition, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) seeks your help in protecting them. Every August 1, the CDC observes this day by inv...

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 ...

Economic Development Authority Revises Meeting Calendar

At their Aug. 20 meeting, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) revised its remaining 2019 meeting calendar to include a Joint Work Session with the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22. This meeting will be at 4 p.m. in Building F of the County Government ...

The Drying Co./ThermalTec Named to Top 50 Walls and Ceilings Contractors List

James City County is pleased to announce that The Drying Co./ThermalTec has been named one of the top 50 walls and ceilings contractors in the nation by Walls & Ceilings magazine. The top 50 were compiled, reviewed and decided as the best and...

Start Peninsula Returns to City of Hampton for Annual Event

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its 8th annual event to Hampton, VA. Start Peninsula will be held Nov. 1-3, 2019 at the McGrew Towers Conference Center, 24 Indian Road, located on the Hampton University campus. Start Peninsu...

EDA Strategic Investment Area Committee Schedules Meetings

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Strategic Investment Area Committee has scheduled two meetings. The meetings will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 18. Both meetings will take place in the Economic Development conference room loc...

New Opportunity for County Businesses

Economic Development is pleased to announce a new initiative to feature County-based businesses in its communications and outreach. Businesses located in James City County are invited to complete an online survey. Submissions will be used to curate conten...

Featured Property: 3000 John Deere Road in Toano, VA

Property includes 307,184 square feet in a single story industrial facility located on 74.4 acres of land. Property is located in Stonehouse Commerce Park approximately 40 minutes east of the Richmond airport, 45 minutes west of the Port of Virginia. This...

Port Signs New, Long-Term Lease for Virginia International Gateway

NORFOLK – Governor Terry R. McAuliffe on Wednesday announced that The Port of Virginia® has signed a new, long-term lease for Virginia International Gateway (VIG) that clears the way for the port to begin work on doubling capacity at the...

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...

Kelvin Kitchen

Kelvin Kitchen: last known address is 29^th Street, Newport News, VA. Kitchen’s date of birth is Dec. 23, 1962. He is 5’7” and 200 lbs. There are two outstanding felony warrants for Kitchen for forgery and uttering.

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Chad Roty Crandall

Chad Roty Crandall: last known address is Hiawatha Drive in Virginia Beach or Whaleyville Boulevard in Suffolk. Crandall’s date of birth is Nov. 9, 1965. He is 6’2” and 203 lbs. There are three outstanding warrants for Crandall for abduction, assault and ...

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...

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...

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...

Jazmyn Elizabeth Johnson

Jazmyn Elizabeth Johnson: last known address is Lafayette Boulevard, James City County, VA. Johnson’s date of birth is Sept. 12, 1992. Johnson is 5’4” and 194 lbs. Johnson has an outstanding Capias from Williamsburg-James City County General District Cour...

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...

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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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...

Kevin Lamark Jackson

Kevin Lamark Jackson: last known address is Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA. Jackson's date of birth is May 28, 1975. He is 5’5” and 170 lbs. Jackson has an outstanding Capias from Williamsburg-James City County General District Court...

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...

Economic Development Authority Revises Meeting Calendar

At their Aug. 20 meeting, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) revised its remaining 2019 meeting calendar to include a Joint Work Session with the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22. This meeting will be at 4 p.m. in Building F of the County Government ...

Community Participation Team Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 26

The Community Participation Team (CPT) will meet on Monday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. to discuss the following:

•   Brainstorming for Public Engagement and Communications Plan

•   Website and Video Discussion

•   Election of Chair and Vice...

Police Chief Rinehimer Featured on This Week in James City County

James City County’s Police Chief Brad Rinehimer is our guest on the podcast this week. We get an update on crime in the community, scams, passing school buses and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!This Week in James City County c...

Curbside Recycling Update Aug. 20

Billing

• Curbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office will be mailed over the next week. If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still receive a bill, please disregard the bill.
• If you cho...

Police Warn of ATM Skimmers

Skimmers are becoming more prevalent in our area and one was recently located at a bank in James City County.Skimmers are devices that are placed over card readers on machines that scan credit or debit cards, like ATM’s and gas pumps. Criminals put these ...

What happened at the Aug 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Here’s a quick summary of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors during the Aug 13 Regular Meeting:E.         PRESENTATIONS    

          &n...

Start Peninsula Returns to City of Hampton for Annual Event

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its 8th annual event to Hampton, VA. Start Peninsula will be held Nov. 1-3, 2019 at the McGrew Towers Conference Center, 24 Indian Road, located on the Hampton University campus. Start Peninsu...

Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Person

Juliann Crystal Hobbs was reported as a missing person to Virginia Beach Police Department in April of this year. Investigators have recently received information that an acquaintance dropped Ms. Hobbs off at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 11, 2019 at t...

Aug. 30 is Jazz Night at Jamestown Jams Featuring Good Shot Judy

Come enjoy free live music on Friday, Aug. 30 with Good Shot Judy as they perform for Jazz Night during Jamestown Jams at Jamestown Beach Event Park.Good Shot Judy specializes in delivering top-notch vocal jazz and recreating the classic nightclub enterta...

Fire in Powhatan Secondary Displaces Homeowners

On August 12 at 1:58 p.m., units from the James City County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 Block of George Wilson Court in Powhatan Secondary. Neighbors called 911 reporting the fire and first arriving units found fir...

County Website Wins 2019 APEX Award for Excellence

James City County has won a 2019 APEX Award for Publication Excellence for most improved website (jamescitycountyva.gov). The APEX Awards are judged by Communications Concepts, which evaluates the best practices in print, web and digital publishing for or...

Citizens Selected to Serve on the Comprehensive Plan Community Participation Team

The James City County Board of Supervisors recently selected six citizens and four members of the Planning Commissioners to serve on the Community Participation Team (CPT).  The CPT will help staff with public outreach efforts during the review a...

Fall 2019 Good Neighbor Grant Application Available

The Clean County Commission is making ten $500 Good Neighbor Grants available to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations. The purpose of the grant is to enhance the sense of community and environmental wellness of our neighborhoods through the deve...

Field Replacement Project Completed at Warhill Sports Complex

James City County recently completed the replacement of seven synthetic turf athletic fields at the Warhill Sports Complex located at 4900 Stadium Road. After 11 years of regular use by football, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse teams, the original field...

Repairs on Virginia Capital Trail Bridge Complete

As of Aug. 8, a portion of the Virginia Capital Trail and wooden bridge, between mile markers 1 and 2, has reopened to trail visitors, weeks earlier than anticipated.On Monday, Aug. 5, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began emergency repai...

Police Invite You and Your Kids to Ice Cream With a Cop

In an effort to reach kids and adults alike, James City County Police Department offers Ice Cream With a Cop, a spin-off of Coffee With a Cop, but for kids. Ice Cream With a Cop aims to bridge relationships between local police officers and kids in a fun ...

Voices of James City County Heard in Recent Citizen Survey

This past spring, the Center for Survey Research (CSR) at the University of Virginia contacted 3,000 randomly-selected residents of James City County on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to determine residents’ opinions on a range of issues related to th...

EDA Strategic Investment Area Committee Schedules Meetings

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Strategic Investment Area Committee has scheduled two meetings. The meetings will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 18. Both meetings will take place in the Economic Development conference room loc...

New Opportunity for County Businesses

Economic Development is pleased to announce a new initiative to feature County-based businesses in its communications and outreach. Businesses located in James City County are invited to complete an online survey. Submissions will be used to curate conten...

August Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for the August/September session is open until Aug. 9. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center ...

Board of Supervisors Chairman Issues Proclamation

Board of Supervisors Chairman James Icenhour, Jr. formally presented a Proclamation, on July 23 during the Board's Work Session, to Mr. Kojo Yankah and members of the delegation from the Jamestown District in Accra, Ghana.

FROM JAMESTOWN TO JAMESTOWN: &...

Life Jacket Loaner Program

Life jackets are available for loan at Chickahominy Riverfront Park and at the James City County Marina.At Chickahominy Riverfront Park, the free jackets provided by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 67 of Williamsburg are offered in partnership with the ...

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center is open weekends!

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center (AFCC) is now open daily, with the addition of new weekend hours! The Center is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. Weekday hours remain the same - Monday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. The C...

Clean Water Heritage Grant Opens for Applications

James City County Stormwater and Resource Protection has opened the Clean Water Heritage Grant to applicants.The Grant provides cost-share funding to homeowner associations, communities, contractors, businesses, and individuals who own stormwater infrastr...

Would You Need Extra Help if an Evacuation Was Ordered?

If a hurricane or flood would hit James City County tomorrow, are you ready? Do you have an emergency plan?While preparing for an emergency is important for everyone, those with special or functional needs due to health and mobility challenges are at grea...

Are Your Looking to Make a Difference in One Day?

James City County, Habitat for Humanity of the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, and Housing Partnerships have joined forces to help homeowners make repairs to the exterior of their homes to improve the entire neighborhood. Homeowners eligible for help ...

We've Got Camps!

We want to help you keep the summer full of fun! James City County is offering nearly 100 exciting camps this summer! Camps were are listed below by week offered, and then by age.

Week of July 1

Little Tykes Summer Camp • Ages 3-5Monday-Th...

Update - New Dates Available - Fire and Police to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training

-- Updated to reflect the July 13 and Aug. 31 classes are full and to announce new dates. --James City County’s Fire and Police Departments are hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training session followed by a Stop the Bleed trai...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Parking fees for nonresidents are charged at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road annually from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. The parking fee is charged Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Residents are reminded to protect their property by removing valuables (especially electronics, firearms, purses/wallets and shopping bags) from vehicles and always locking doors, keeping windows and doors locked at night and when not at home and keeping ...

August Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for the August/September session is open until Aug. 9. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center ...

Life Jacket Loaner Program

Life jackets are available for loan at Chickahominy Riverfront Park and at the James City County Marina.At Chickahominy Riverfront Park, the free jackets provided by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 67 of Williamsburg are offered in partnership with the ...

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center is open weekends!

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center (AFCC) is now open daily, with the addition of new weekend hours! The Center is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. Weekday hours remain the same - Monday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. The C...

We've Got Camps!

We want to help you keep the summer full of fun! James City County is offering nearly 100 exciting camps this summer! Camps were are listed below by week offered, and then by age.

Week of August 5

Little Tykes Summer Camp • Ages 3-5 through Aug. 15...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Parking fees for nonresidents are charged at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road annually from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. The parking fee is charged Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ...

Community Participation Team Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 26

The Community Participation Team (CPT) will meet on Monday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. to discuss the following:

•   Brainstorming for Public Engagement and Communications Plan

•   Website and Video Discussion

•  ...

Citizens Selected to Serve on the Comprehensive Plan Community Participation Team

The James City County Board of Supervisors recently selected six citizens and four members of the Planning Commissioners to serve on the Community Participation Team (CPT).  The CPT will help staff with public outreach efforts during the review a...

Police Department Seeks Grant Funding Under Justice Assistance Grant

James City County Police Department is seeking funding for enhancing law enforcement programs through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Local Solicitation in the amount of $10,710. The Police Department plans to use the JAG...

Police Warn of ATM Skimmers

Skimmers are becoming more prevalent in our area and one was recently located at a bank in James City County.Skimmers are devices that are placed over card readers on machines that scan credit or debit cards, like ATM’s and gas pumps. Criminals ...

Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Person

Juliann Crystal Hobbs was reported as a missing person to Virginia Beach Police Department in April of this year. Investigators have recently received information that an acquaintance dropped Ms. Hobbs off at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 11, 2019 at t...

Police Invite You and Your Kids to Ice Cream With a Cop

In an effort to reach kids and adults alike, James City County Police Department offers Ice Cream With a Cop, a spin-off of Coffee With a Cop, but for kids. Ice Cream With a Cop aims to bridge relationships between local police officers and kids in a fun ...

Police Remind Citizens to Lock Vehicle Doors

Residents are reminded to protect their property by removing valuables (especially electronics, firearms, purses/wallets and shopping bags) from vehicles and always locking doors, keeping windows and doors locked at night and when not at home and keeping ...

The Watch Dial by JCCPD

The Watch Dial is a quarterly newsletter published by James City County Police Department. Check back often for information about JCCPD events, crime prevention tips and other crime alerts.

2018 Annual Report

The mission of the James City County Police Department is to perform our duties and fulfill our responsibilities of enforcing the law, preserving the peace, and providing police services so that it improves the quality of life for all citizens within our ...

Aug. 20 Curbside Recycling Update

Billing

• Curbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office will be mailed over the next week. If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still receive a bill, please disregard the bill.
• If you choose to opt...

July 19 Curbside Recycling Update

James City County is committed to recycling and is working closely with several subcontractors to both deliver and remove curbside recycling carts to over 20,000 households.The first priority of this transition has been to ensure that every resident who n...

July 16 Curbside Recycling Update

New Carts The new contractor, TFC, and County staff are working through the list of customers who have reported not receiving a cart.If you have not received a cart and have not yet reported it to James City County General Services, please send a...

Changes to Curbside Recycling Program Featured on Podcast

Do you have questions about the recent changes to the County’s curbside recycling collection program? Dawn Oleksy, James City County’s Environmental Sustainability Director, joins us on the podcast this week to go over all of the detai...

July 1 Curbside Recycling Update

New CartsThe new recycling carts have been delivered throughout James City County as of Saturday, June 29. If you have not received a cart and have not yet reported it to James City County General Services, please call the recycling hotline at 757-253-670...

Changes are Coming to Curbside Recycling Program Beginning July 1

As a result of changes in the international trade market, the net cost of recycling has increased drastically to the contractors providing curbside pickup services. Because James City County is a community committed to sustainability, we want to:

• Continue ...

August is Craft Beer Month in Virginia

Whether you are craving an IPA, wheat beer or stout, there are numerous places in the County that offer large selections of beer and some even have growler fills.There is one craft brewery in James City County that opened in late October of 2017. Billsbur...

Aug. 30 is Jazz Night at Jamestown Jams Featuring Good Shot Judy

Come enjoy free live music on Friday, Aug. 30 with Good Shot Judy as they perform for Jazz Night during Jamestown Jams at Jamestown Beach Event Park.Good Shot Judy specializes in delivering top-notch vocal jazz and recreating the classic nightclub enterta...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Announces New Roller Coaster for 2020

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced a new roller coaster for 2020 on July 30. The new roller coaster, Pantheon, will be located in the Festa Italia area of the park. Pantheon will include four launches and will reach a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it th...

Ingrid Michaelson Live at the Williamsburg Winery

Celebrate the end of summer with wine and live music! Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Towne presents the 5^th annual 94.9 The Point and Mix98.1 Uncorked & Unplugged Live from the Williamsburg Winery on Saturday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music ...

Fee Free Days at Historic Jamestowne

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

Fee Free Days

• Sunday, Aug. 25 in honor of the National Park Service Founders Day
• Saturday, Sept. 28 in honor of National Public Land...