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Update: New Kent Man Apprehended in Florida

Update (March 27, 2023)

Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, was apprehended in Florida. Gibson was wanted out of Williamsburg for unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Lee Co...

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...

VDEM: Nuclear Power Stations Transition from Siren Warning System to Integrated Public Alert System

RICHMOND, VA – Effective today, Feb. 1, 2023, those living within an approximate 10-mile radius of Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station (NAPS) and Surry Power Station (SPS), will no longer hear siren alerts in the event ...

Shooting Incident on 700 Block of Scotland Street

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 12:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Scotland Street for a shooting with injuries.

The first officer, who was nearby and heard the gunshots, arrived to the scene within seconds and found a 3...

Suspects Sought in Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation

On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of 2nd Street to take a report for a past-occurred motor vehicle theft. On Dec. 8, 2022, the stolen vehicle was recovered in the 12000 block of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News,...