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Williamsburg Fire Department Announces New Deputy Fire Chief

Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Snyder Jr. is pleased to announce the hire of Brian Phillips as deputy fire chief for the City of Williamsburg Fire Department.

Phillips was chosen after a nationwide recruitment and selection process. He began his new role Mo...

Residential Structure Fire – 700 Block of Hamilton St.

The City of Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a report of smoke from a residential structure on the 700 block of Hamilton Street at approximately 9:41 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

An off-duty firefighter arrived on scene at 9:42 a.m. to...

Investigators Seek Assistance Identifying Vandalism Suspects

On Apr. 1, 2023, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Williamsburg Police officers responded to the 300 block of W. Francis St. for a report of vandalism.

The initial investigation revealed graffiti on a historic building as well as on the tunnel wall that connects...

Update: New Kent Man Indicted for Abduction

Update (May 19, 2023)

The Williamsburg Police Criminal Investigations Bureau presented a case against Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, to a recent Grand Jury. An indictment was brought against Gibson for abduction with intent to defile, object sexual pe...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

Update (6:53 p.m. March 19):

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., investigators from our Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Alvin Lapenze Jackson Jr., 21 of York, in connection with the shooting on Scotland Street earlier in the morning.

Jackso...

Update: Richmond Road Open; Portion of Virginia Avenue Remains Closed

Update (2:35 p.m.): Richmond Road is now open, and people may return to their homes and businesses in the affected area.

Virginia Avenue between Richmond Road and Randolph Street will remain closed for an extended period of time to that permanent repairs c...

Residential Structure Fire – 100 Block of Westover Avenue

The City of Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to the 100 block of Westover Avenue for a residential structure fire.

The first unit arrived on scene at 2:24 p.m. and found smoke and fire showing from the res...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny Suspects

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that committed a grand larceny at a store in the Williamsburg Shopping Center.   

On Feb. 28, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., offic...

City of Williamsburg Launches Cybersecurity Training Pilot Program for Residents

The City of Williamsburg has launched a Resident Cybersecurity Training, a free pilot program that teaches residents how to raise their awareness of cybersecurity threats.

The Resident Cybersecurity Training uses a course from KnowBe4, an industry leader i...

Investigators Seek Assistance Identifying Larceny from Motor Vehicle Suspects

Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two people suspected of stealing items and money from an unlocked vehicle. 

On Jan. 9, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Englan...