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WPD Seeks Information on Robbery Suspects

On Sept. 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Richmond Road for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The initial investigation revealed that two unidentified men walked into the restaurant, and one of the men p...

WPD Seeks Public Assistance on Burglary of Landscaping Equipment

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance concerning a recent burglary of landscaping equipment from the Colonial Williamsburg area.

On Sept. 7, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block ...

Brush Fire Damages Footbridge at Redoubt Park; Area Closed to Public Indefinitely

A downed power line caused a brush fire in Redoubt Park during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. 

Williamsburg Fire crews arrived at Redoubt Park, 510 Quarterpath Road, at 12:51 a.m. to find a fire in progress at Redoubt #1. The f...

Update: Williamsburg Police Detain Burglary Suspect

Update (Sept. 22, 2022): 

Jacob Gomez, 18 of Williamsburg, was arrested for residential burglary, indecent exposure, destruction of property, and larceny.

On Sept. 21, 2022, at approximately 8:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to a breaking and ent...

Stolen Property from Vehicles Remain Unclaimed

The Williamsburg Police Department is currently in possession of property recovered earlier this month during an investigation of larcenies from vehicles in the City of Williamsburg and York County.

If you have claim to the recovered property, please conta...

Williamsburg Fire, Police Face Off in Charity Softball Game

The City of Williamsburg’s Fire and Police departments will go head-to-head in a charity softball game to benefit Heritage Humane Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Quarterpath Park. 

The game begins at 1:30 p.m.

The event is open to...

Missing Person with Disabilities

On Sept. 4, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., officers took a report of a missing adult with mental disabilities from the 200 block of Parkway Drive in the City of Williamsburg.  

The initial investigation revealed that James Robert Cox, 61 of Willia...

WPD: Two Men Wanted on Fraud Charges

On June 29, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers responded to a bike shop at 100 College Row for a report of a suspicious incident.  

The initial investigation revealed that two men purchased five OneWheel electric boards totaling $12,757.31...

City of Williamsburg to Celebrate National Night Out on Oct. 4

City of Williamsburg residents are invited to attend the 2022 National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at High Street, 1430 Richmond Road.

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships...

VDH: Fox Tests Positive for Rabies Virus

The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts would like to notify our guests and residents that on Aug. 22, 2022, multiple fox bites and sightings were reported in the City of Williamsburg, specifically in the areas of Mimosa Drive, Boundary Street, Couns...