🌱 What’s next in the Yorktown officer’s felony gunpoint case?
Yorktown, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Yorktown! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s next in the Yorktown officer’s felony gunpoint case?
- How could new international tourism plans spotlight Yorktown’s Revolutionary history?
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 75.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Judge denies motion to dismiss case against Poquoson police officer (wavy.com) — A Poquoson police officer who lives in Yorktown is moving toward a preliminary hearing after a judge refused to dismiss felony charges tied to an April traffic crash outside his Lakes at Dare home. Prosecutors say he held a teen driver and neighbor at gunpoint, while his attorney argues he acted as a trained officer would off duty. The next key court date is set for July 16. 
• India Emerges as Virginia's Top Overseas Tourism Market (southasianherald.com) — Virginia tourism leaders are courting more Indian visitors and highlighting historic destinations like Yorktown alongside Williamsburg and Jamestown as part of the VA250 celebrations. Upcoming Sail 250 events will send tall ships to Norfolk and Virginia Beach, with related activities reaching Yorktown. The push aims to boost overnight stays and spending while showcasing Virginia’s broader history and attractions.
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Free Admission in Honor of Flag Day →
Yorktown Battlefield, 1000 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Yorktown
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Sail Yorktown Festival
Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
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Royal Artillery Demonstration
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Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St, Yorktown
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Sail Yorktown Festival
Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
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Lamb's Artillery Demonstration
Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
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Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory Monument →
Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series with The Main... →
Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St, Yorktown
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Williamsburg Area Pride →
Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg
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Local Group Meeting: Fairfield Foundation Family... →
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Local Group Meeting: Fairfield Foundation Family Circle (Gloucester, VA) →
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: FOUND ALIVE.
6/8 Missing male cat named simba. He is shaved now with a fluffy tip on his tail. Cal or text 757-903-7768 please leave a voicemail if I don’t… (Nextdoor Coventry) - Last night, I made a post that I spotted a bobcat in my backyard.
It jumped the fence and ran off as soon as I turned on the light and opened my door. About 30 minutes later, I went to look in the backyard again to… (Nextdoor Marlbank Cove)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Yorktown. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Yorktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport News
- Large gathering leads to arrests at Newport News City Center, police say (13newsnow.com)
- Martha's Way pedestrian trail opens along James River (abc27.com)
- Hampton Roads Parks Guide (wavy.com)
Williamsburg
- Williamsburg Invites Visitors to Celebrate Juneteenth Through Music, History, and Community (traveldreamsmagazine.com)
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