Update (Oct. 20, 2023)
Jeffrey Haywood, 42 of York County, was arrested by the Williamsburg Police Department with assistance from the James City County Police Department on Oct. 20, 2023. Haywood was wanted out of Williamsburg for domestic assault, strangulation, petit larceny, property damage, prevention of 911, and willful destruction of physical evidence.
We would like to thank the James City County Police Department for their assistance.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to please contact the Williamsburg Police Department at 757-220-2331. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Peninsula Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or click HERE to submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
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Original article (Oct 14, 2023)
The Williamsburg Police Department is actively investigating the strangulation of a female victim and has identified Jeffrey Lloyd Haywood, 42 of York County, as a wanted suspect.
Officers were called around 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, to the 500 block of York Street for a domestic incident. A female victim was located with injuries and transported to a local hospital. Haywood fled the scene on a black bicycle prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Haywood was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and shorts.
Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained arrest warrants against Haywood for domestic assault, strangulation, petit larceny, property damage, prevention of calling 911, and willful destruction of physical evidence.
Haywood is described as a 42-year-old, white male, 6-feet tall, 185 pounds, with gray hair, and a gray beard. If you see Haywood, please call 911 immediately.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about Jeffrey Haywood’s whereabouts or information about this case to please contact the Williamsburg Police Department at 757-220-2331. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Peninsula Crime Stoppers by phone at 888-LOCK-U-UP or click HERE to submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.