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Posted on: January 18, 2023

Authorities Responding to Suspicious Package Found Near 600 Jamestown Road

Williamsburg Police are responding to a report of a suspicious package near 600 Jamestown Road. Please stay clear of the area until further notice.

The Newport News Bomb Squad is enroute. 

Jamestown Road will be closed between Landrum Drive and Ukrop Way. Eastbound traffic will be detoured onto Ukrop Way; westbound traffic will be detoured onto Landrum Drive.

Williamsburg Police is also working with Williamsburg Fire Department, William & Mary Police Department.


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