October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

These are the important questions surrounding intimate partner crime in the Historic Triangle region. The National Crime Center for Victims of Crime and Office for Victims of Crime Fact Sheet defines "Intimate partner violence (IPV)...

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Heritage often refers to the cultural traditions passed from generation to generation. Whether through food, clothing, music, or dance, it represents the meaningful intricacies that make us who we are.From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year, we celebrate ...

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 Selected to Lead Greater Williamsburg Partnership

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance - Business Council (GWCTA) is pleased to announce that Voncile “Von” Gilbreath has been selected as its new Greater Williamsburg Partnership (GWP) Director.  After a three-month national searc...

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...

WJCC Students Visit County Businesses for Seventh Annual Manufacturing Day

On Thursday, Oct. 3, students from Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) visited Anheuser-Busch, Ball Corporation, Coresix Precision Glass, Nicewood Enterprises, Owens-Illinois, Owens & Minor and Printpack for Manufacturing Day. Student...

Williamsburg Bazaar Opens at Premium Outlets

James City County is pleased to announce that the Williamsburg Bazaar, located at 5625 Richmond Road #F120, has opened at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. The new store features a variety of vendors, who each lease space. Products include antiques, consu...

Warren Haber Jr. Announced as Keynote Speaker for Start Peninsula

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that Warren Haber Jr. will be the opening keynote speaker for Friday night’s event. Haber has been a venture capitalist and angel investor for over 20 years and he has specialized in software and internet ventures. H...

2020 ChefsGO 1.0 Program Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for ChefsGO 1.0, a culinary kickstart program that provides 13 weeks of classroom and hands-on kitchen training, taught by local professional chefs in partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC). Labs and le...

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, Lynn Meredith, to the EDA. Meredith will serve a four-year term.Meredith is the general manager of the Williamsbur...

Pitch Perfect Events Return in Preparation for Start Peninsula

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that Pitch Perfect events will return in preparation for the November event. Pitch Perfect events provide training on how to effectively pitch your idea in 90 seconds while including the necessary elements and delive...

Kristi’s in the Burg Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

James City County is pleased to announce that Kristi’s in the Burg celebrated their anniversary of being open with a ribbon cutting. Kristi’s in the Burg is a bakery and sweets shop located at 5242 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10. Kristi’s in the Burg is owned ...

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...

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...

Alexander Xavier Berkley

Alexander Xavier Berkley: last known addresses are Jordan Drive, Hampton and/or Bypass Road, York County. Berkley’s date of birth is May 13, 1991. He is 6’2” and 195 lbs. There are four outstanding warrants for Berkley for domestic assault (2 counts), abd...

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...

Live Well Expo on Nov. 1

Come out to the Live Well Expo on Friday, Nov. 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the James City County Recreation Center. This free annual event is designed for ages 55+ and their caregivers. Let us pamper your mind, body and spirit while you get your fr...

Trick-or-treat Hours Set

Trick-or-treat hours in James City County are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for children 12 and under.James City County Police recommend the following tips for a safe Halloween night:

• Costumes should be easy to walk in and short enough to avoid tri...

VA Department of Social Services Accepting Applications for Fuel Assistance

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance. Families and individuals can apply through their local department of social services office. James City County Social Services is located at 5249 Ol...

PulsePoint Now Available in Greater Williamsburg Area

The Greater Williamsburg HEARTSafe Alliance, along with the fire/EMS agencies of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson, as well as Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Riverside Doctor’s Hospital, are pleased to a...

What happened at the Oct. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting?

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

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Have Questions About the Upcoming Election?

Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections for James City County joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, the need for Officers of Elections, important deadlines and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!This Week in James C...

WJCC Students Visit County Businesses for Seventh Annual Manufacturing Day

On Thursday, Oct. 3, students from Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) visited Anheuser-Busch, Ball Corporation, Coresix Precision Glass, Nicewood Enterprises, Owens-Illinois, Owens & Minor and Printpack for Manufacturing Day. Student...

Ruch Graduates from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Sara Ruch, James City County’s Deputy Coordinator for Emergency Management, graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Emergency Management Executive Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD on Sept. 26...

Absentee Voting Available for Nov. 5 Election

Absentee voting for the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election is now available. Qualified Virginia voters may vote absentee in-person at their local voter registration office or by mail. James City County’s voter registration office is located at 5300 P...

October Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for November/December classes is open from Oct. 22-Nov. 1. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Cen...

Police Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

On Oct. 26, officers with the James City County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be at the James City County Law Enforcement Center at 4600 Opportunity Way from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. collecting potentially dangerous expired, unuse...

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, Lynn Meredith, to the EDA. Meredith will serve a four-year term.Meredith is the general manager of the Williamsbur...

Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 19

Come out to the Boo Bash at the Beach on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Jamestown Beach Event Park! Boo Bash is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring hands-on activities, music, games, food for purchase and more! Costumes welcome. For a...

James City County Parks & Recreation Earns Top Honors at State Conference

James City County Parks & Recreation earned four of the top honors bestowed by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society during its annual Conference in September. Over 500 delegates from around the state gathered Sept. 7-10 for the VRPS 64th Annual ...

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...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety classes to the public this fall. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The cl...

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...

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 ...

Live Well Expo on Nov. 1

Come out to the Live Well Expo on Friday, Nov. 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the James City County Recreation Center. This free annual event is designed for ages 55+ and their caregivers. Let us pamper your mind, body and spirit while you get your fr...

October Events

Aquatics

Learn to Swim, Free Swim EvaluationsThere are individual registration periods before each swim lesson session. Registration for November/December classes is open from Oct. 22-Nov. 1. Registration is accepted at the James City County Recreation Cen...

Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 19

Come out to the Boo Bash at the Beach on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Jamestown Beach Event Park! Boo Bash is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring hands-on activities, music, games, food for purchase and more! Costumes welcome. For a...

James City County Parks & Recreation Earns Top Honors at State Conference

James City County Parks & Recreation earned four of the top honors bestowed by the Virginia Recreation & Park Society during its annual Conference in September. Over 500 delegates from around the state gathered Sept. 7-10 for the VRPS 64th Annual ...

Trick-or-treat Hours Set

Trick-or-treat hours in James City County are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for children 12 and under.James City County Police recommend the following tips for a safe Halloween night:

• Costumes should be easy to walk in and short enough to avoid tri...

October is Crime Prevention Month

October is national Crime Prevention Month, and James City County Police Department (JCCPD) wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the many crime prevention programs and services available to residents and business managers.House Checks

Upon the r...

Police Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

On Oct. 26, officers with the James City County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be at the James City County Law Enforcement Center at 4600 Opportunity Way from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. collecting potentially dangerous expired, unuse...

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...

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 ...

Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses

James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety classes to the public this fall. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The cl...

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 bill.Paymen...

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 ...

Halloween Events in James City County

If Halloween is your favorite holiday, make sure to check out these events to get in the spirit.

Boo Bash at the Beach

Enjoy a day at the beach with a Halloween twist on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m.! Costumes welcome. Trick-or-Treating onsite for ages 12...

October is Virginia Wine Month

Did you know that Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other with nearly 300 wineries? Wineries in Virginia are surrounded by beautiful views and majestic scenery (from mountains to rivers and everything in between). There are wineries in quaint smal...

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Howl-O-Scream (HOS) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens on Saturday, Sept. 14 and is open on select days through Sunday, Oct. 27. Fear awaits in World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, chal...

Kristi’s in the Burg Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

James City County is pleased to announce that Kristi’s in the Burg celebrated their anniversary of being open with a ribbon cutting. Kristi’s in the Burg is a bakery and sweets shop located at 5242 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10. Kristi’s in the Burg is owned ...

“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...

Final Fee Free Day of 2019 at Historic Jamestowne

Throughout the year, there are several fee free days at Historic Jamestowne. The final fee free day is Monday, Nov. 11 in commemoration of Veterans Day. On this final fee free day of 2019, there is no admission fee.Admission is normally $20 for those 16 y...