Posted on: May 16, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: April 27, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: April 10, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: March 1, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: March 1, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: February 6, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety
Posted on: February 1, 2023
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...
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Williamsburg News – Public Safety