Domestic Violence & the Holiday Season

There's been great discussion as to whether there is a correlation between intimate partner violence (IPV) crimes (ex. domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault) and the holiday season. In truth, these types of crimes don't increase or decrease duri...

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 ...

New Director Appointed to Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County is pleased to announce that the Board of Supervisors appointed a new director, Joseph Stanko, to the EDA to serve through Aug. 2023.Stanko is the president and a partner of Diverging Approach, ...

Economic Development Authority Meeting Updates

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Real Estate Committee has canceled their Thursday, Dec. 5 meeting. There is no new business. The EDA Real Estate Committee will decide on their 2020 calendar at the EDA’s next regularly scheduled meeting. The Real ...

Bryant Contracting, Inc. Receives 2019 Captain John Smith Award

The James City County (JCC) Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority recognized Bryant Contracting, Inc. (Bryant) as this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award during the 26th annual Celebration of Business. Th...

Featured Property: 1709 Endeavor Drive in the James River Commerce Center

Property includes 70,000 square feet (SF) in a single story industrial facility located on 5.61 acres of land. Property is located in the James River Commerce Center on Route 60. This property is zoned as M-2 and was built in 2007.

Property Features

• 70,000 ...

Home-Based Business Conference Returns for 2020

The Greater Peninsula Economic Development partners are pleased to announce that the 5^th annual Home-Based Business Conference will return on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, located at 600 But...

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...

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...

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...

Mark Lshaun Perry-Mitchell

Mark Lshaun Perry-Mitchell: last known address is the 100 block of Dooley Street, Hampton, VA. Perry-Mitchell’s date of birth is Feb. 26, 2000. He is 5’7” and 140 lbs. There are 7 felony arrest warrants pending for Perry-Mitchell: 3 counts of robbery, 3 c...

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 ...

Olivia Norman (AKA Olivia Rubalcaba, Olivia Rubalcava)

Olivia Norman (AKA Olivia Rubalcaba, Olivia Rubalcava): last known address is Delmar Lane, Newport News, VA. Norman’s date of birth is Aug. 11, 1980. She is 5’ and 145 lbs. There are three outstanding warrants for Norman for embezzlement, credit card frau...

Keith Minkins

Keith Minkins: last known address is Railroad Street, James City County, VA. Minkins’ date of birth is April 24, 1959. He is 5’9”. There is an outstanding Capias out of Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court for Minkins for a felony probation violat...

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...

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...

Police Partner with Neighbors App

The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help communities connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them – whether they own a Ring device or not. Users nationwide are working together to make neighborhoods safer for their families,...

New Director Appointed to Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of James City County is pleased to announce that the Board of Supervisors appointed a new director, Joseph Stanko, to the EDA to serve through Aug. 2023.Stanko is the president and a partner of Diverging Approach, ...

Prescription Medication Seized from Student at Jamestown High School

On Dec. 3, the School Resource Officer at Jamestown High School was alerted by school administrators about a student being in possession of prescription medications that were not prescribed to her.Late in the afternoon on Dec. 2, an administrator at JHS r...

Economic Development Authority Meeting Updates

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Real Estate Committee has canceled their Thursday, Dec. 5 meeting. There is no new business. The EDA Real Estate Committee will decide on their 2020 calendar at the EDA’s next regularly scheduled meeting. The Real ...

December Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for January classes is open Dec. 10-20. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Hav...

Suspect Wanted for Two Armed Robberies in James City County on Nov. 22.

8:11 p.m. - Citgo, 5443 Richmond Road.

Black male suspect armed with a handgun entered the store and pointed the gun at the clerk and a customer. The suspect demanded money from the clerk. A second customer ran from the store. The suspect fled with an undi...

Bryant Contracting, Inc. Receives 2019 Captain John Smith Award

The James City County (JCC) Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority recognized Bryant Contracting, Inc. (Bryant) as this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award during the 26th annual Celebration of Business. This award i...

Veterans Park Tennis Courts Close

The construction of 8 new pickleball courts is underway at Veterans Park, also known to many as Kidsburg. The tennis courts closed Nov. 5 and will be replaced by new pickleball courts. Work to demolish the existing tennis and pickleball courts, which are ...

2019 Leaf Disposal Options Announced

Self HaulJames City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge Nov. 11-24, 2019 and Jan. 6-19, 2020 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road. The Convenience Center is open daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Leaves will only be accepted i...

Peterson Graduates from FBI National Academy

Major Eric Peterson with James City County Police Department and two hundred and fifty five other law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA on Sept. 13. The 277^th Session of the National Academy consisted of ...

Police Name Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell Volunteers of the Year

On Aug. 23, James City County Police Department hosted its annual Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) Annual Appreciation Dinner. During the event, Chief Brad Rinehimer presented Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell with the VIPS Volunteer of the Year a...

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...

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 ...

Good Time Dancers Give Back

The Good Time Dancers, a local
dance group, marked "Giving Tuesday" with a donation to the HeritageHumane Society. The dancers collected pet supplies and cash totaling
$1,425 to support the shelter’s daily and urgent needs. The don...

December Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for January classes is open Dec. 10-20. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Center and online. Hav...

Veterans Park Tennis Courts Close

The construction of 8 new pickleball courts is underway at Veterans Park, also known to many as Kidsburg. The tennis courts closed Nov. 5 and will be replaced by new pickleball courts. Work to demolish the existing tennis and pickleball courts, which are ...

Police Partner with Neighbors App

The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help communities connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them – whether they own a Ring device or not. Users nationwide are working together to make neighborhoods safer...

Prescription Medication Seized from Student at Jamestown High School

On Dec. 3, the School Resource Officer at Jamestown High School was alerted by school administrators about a student being in possession of prescription medications that were not prescribed to her.Late in the afternoon on Dec. 2, an administrator at JHS r...

Suspect Wanted for Two Armed Robberies in James City County on Nov. 22.

8:11 p.m. - Citgo, 5443 Richmond Road.

Black male suspect armed with a handgun entered the store and pointed the gun at the clerk and a customer. The suspect demanded money from the clerk. A second customer ran from the store. The suspect fled with an undi...

Peterson Graduates from FBI National Academy

Major Eric Peterson with James City County Police Department and two hundred and fifty five other law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA on Sept. 13. The 277^th Session of the National Academy consisted of ...

Police Name Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell Volunteers of the Year

On Aug. 23, James City County Police Department hosted its annual Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) Annual Appreciation Dinner. During the event, Chief Brad Rinehimer presented Sharon Abney and Kevin Renee DeVerell with the VIPS Volunteer of the Year a...

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 ...

Sept. 13 Curbside Recycling Update

BillingCurbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office have been mailed and payment is due on Monday, Sept. 16.If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still received a bill, please disregard the bil...

Have More Questions About Recycling? Tune into Recycling Changes Part 2 on Podcast

Dawn Oleksy, James City County’s Environmental Sustainability Director joins us on the podcast and this time she is joined by Tracy Hofmeyer, Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority’s (VPPSA) Recycling Coordinator. Togeth...

Aug. 30 Curbside Recycling Update

BillingCurbside recycling bills from the James City County (JCC) Treasurer’s Office have been mailed and payment is due on Sept. 16.If you have already notified us that you will be opting out but you still received a bill, please disregard the b...

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 details. Check it out and...

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 ...

The Ultimate Checklist for a Fun Holiday Season

With all the sparkle and stress of the holidays, we have put together the ultimate checklist for a fun holiday season in James City County.

1. Deck the halls! Stop by one of our many local shops and pick up everything you need. Seasons of Williamsburg, Morris...

James City County Gift Guide

James City County is home to great shopping. With numerous mainstream retailers and plenty of quirky, unique shops, there is a gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! We have broken down our gift guide into three categories: products made in Jame...

Holiday Activities in James City County

Start new family traditions this year with one or more of multiple holiday events in James City County! Whether you are looking for where to take the kids to see Santa or looking for holiday music, there are various free and paid events in the County. We ...

An Insider’s Guide to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Have you been to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens? We hope so, but if you haven’t here’s our insider’s guide to what’s new in 2019 and the things that you won’t want to miss.

What’s New for 2019

• We ...

“TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia” Exhibit at Jamestown Settlement

Have you visited Jamestown Settlement lately? Make sure to check out “TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia,” a special yearlong exhibition on display through January 5, 2020. The special exhibit explores little-known, captivating personal stori...