Cheswold Police 2021 Autism Awareness Campaign
Cheswold PD – Covid -19 Response
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
Amid the current state of affairs and the State of Emergency set forth by Governor Carney the Cheswold Police Department has placed some procedures in place to ensure the safety and well being of the Police Officers so they are able to continue to respond to any and all emergency calls for service during this time.
We understand that there are issues important to you and your community regarding the normal, everyday events but the spread of the virus and the complications it provides for small departments such as ours can have a devastating impact.
Therefore; the Cheswold Police Department will be adhering to the following procedures during this event:
The police department will be closed to walk up traffic for non-emergency situations. If you have a non-emergency please contact the PD at (302) 734-2202. If you cannot reach them then dial KentComm at (302) 739-4863 0r 9-1-1.
If at all possible, officers will be taking reports for any complaints that are not in progress, or do not require the officers presence through tele-communications. If you have a report for a non-emergency- 911 operators will notify officers who will contact you via telephone, and determine if a need to respond to your location is necessary. If not they will take your information and drop off a copy of your report to your home or email it to you if you request.Where practical, all interviews for calls will be conducted outside of a persons residence or in an open area where social distancing can be maintained.
* Please note in emergency situations officers will do what they are trained to do and handle each and every situation with their safety and the safety of everyone involved in mind.
* Arrests WILL BE made for any and all crimes committed within the Town of Cheswold.
* Criminal Summon’s will be issued for any summary offenses where an arrest warrant is not necessary.
* All traffic courts have been closed until further notice. If you have an upcoming traffic court date on the first or third Monday of the month please contact the courts to re-schedule.
If you call 911 to report an emergency please let them know if you are currently sick, are quarantined for or have any symptoms of the Corvid-19 virus. Our officers will ALWAYS respond but may be using gloves and masks to protect themselves from exposure.
We will also be making sure that our officers are not sick or possibly been exposed to the virus as much as we can in order to protect the public.
We will continue to respond and provide a high quality of service but must adjust and protect ourselves in order to continue to be able to respond to calls and provide that level of service.
So please help us to keep you safe and provide any known information to 911 call takers when reporting emergencies. We are here for you in your time of need and need to stay safe to provide the same for others
Please make sure to adhere to all State restrictions during this time and to keep yourself informed through reputable informational services such as the State of Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and other State agencies.
Be careful of social media posts and phone calls that could be scams. This is a time when individuals like to pray on the fears of others and scam you out of your hard earned income. If you need help or have any questions please contact us via telephone.
Here are some links to help you:
Department of Health https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/index.html
State of Delaware https://delaware.gov/
DEMA https://dema.delaware.gov/
Thank You,
Christopher Workman
Chief of Police
Cheswold Police Collecting for Needy Families this Christmas
This year the Cheswold Police Department is looking for help to give four families a Merry Christmas this year……
You can help us by making a donation, dropping off a unwrapped toy, non-perishable foods or adopt a family this Christmas.
From Monday, November 28th through Tuesday, December 20th the Cheswold Police Department and Town Hall will be collectiong unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at the Cheswold Police Department and Town Hall from 8:30am until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
You can also see one of our officers on-duty while they are patrolling the neighborhood and give them your donation.
If you would like to make a monetary donation please visit our GoFundMe
If you would like to sponsor a family please contact Chief Chris Workman.
Help us make this holiday special, Thank You!!!
New Delaware Animal Services to Launch January 1, 2016
Delaware Animal Services will respond to calls for assistance with stray or aggressive dogs, seriously injured/ill or endangered cats, and stray livestock. We also provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when necessary, facilitate dog licensing, and investigate all reports of animal cruelty. DAS enforces rabies control laws and investigates all cases of human rabies exposures to ensure animals are properly quarantined. Finally, our officers conduct kennel and retail pet store inspections.
Crime Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season
During the Holiday Season please make sure to take some precautions. Here are some Crime Prevention Tips For The Holiday Season
1. When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Always park in a well lit and well traveled area. Do not park in a remote dark area.
2. When you return to your vehicle, scan the interior of your car to be sure no one is hiding inside. Check to see if you are being followed.
3. Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. You will be ready to unlock the door and will not be delayed by fumbling and looking for your keys.
4. When storing items purchased at the stores, place them out of sight. The best place is in a locked trunk.
5. Do not leave your purse, wallet, or cellular telephone in plain view.
6. Don’t resist if someone tries to take any of your belongings. Don’t chase someone who robs you, they may have a weapon. Instead call 911.
7. Lock your vehicle and put up your windows even while you are driving.
8. If you go to an automatic teller machine for cash, check for people around and make sure it is well lit and in a safe location.
9. Carry only the credit cards you need and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
10. If you make a purchase with your credit card, be sure to obtain the carbons or see that they are destroyed in front of you.
11. Beware of the “a good deal” scams. Things are not always what they appear to be.
12. If you are purchasing toys for small children, be sure that they are safe. You will be surprised what a small child can swallow or what can injure them.
13. Drive defensively. Traffic is heavier during the holidays. Drivers may also have indulged in too much holiday spirits.
Cheswold PD taking part in DEA Tenth National Drug Take Back Initiative
Saturday September 12, 2015 the Cheswold Police will be participating in the DEA’s Tenth Annual Drug Take Back Initiative. The Cheswold Police will be on hand at the Cheswold Police Department
located at 691 Main Street in Cheswold from 10am until 2pm collecting all unused and expired prescription drugs. Bring your unused prescription drugs on that day for disposal….. please do not bring your drugs for disposal prior to that date and time. We cannot accept the prior to or after the date and time of collection.
Delaware Office of Highway Safety provides Cheswold PD with new radar unit.
On 6/9/15 The Cheswold Police Department was awarded a new Stalker Dual Radar Unit by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety for their participation in the April Distracted Driver Mobilization.
The Cheswold Police Department was selected by random draw of all of the participating departments to receive the equipment.
The Cheswold Police Department would like to thank Delaware Office of Highway Safety Director Jana Simpler and Law Enforcement Liaison Roger Miner along with the entire staff for their tireless work with law enforcement and helping to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors of the State of Delaware as the travel our roadways.
Chief Workman stated “We work closely with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to ensure the safety of our citizens and visitors who travel through our town daily. With the limited resources we have financially, assistance from the Delaware OHS by providing updated equipment for us to use in traffic enforcement helps us to be able to make our roadways safe for everyone in our community.”
Picture left to right is OHS Law Enforcement Liaison Roger Minner, Town of Cheswold Secretary / Treasurer Theon E. Callender, Chief Christopher Workman and OHS Director Jana Simpler.
Former Cheswold Chief of Police Jack W Webb passes away at age 68
The Cheswold Police Department send their deepest sympathy’s to the family and friends of former Chief of Police Jack W. Webb (ret) who passed away
suddenly last Thursday at the age of 68.
Chief Webb served 2 years as the Police Chief of Cheswold before being employed by the Delaware Capital Police for over twelve years,retiring as a M/Cpl in September 2014.
He was a veteran police officer with over 47 years combined experience serving almost continuously from 1965 to 2014. He retired from Baltimore City (24 years), served 5 years with Ann Arundel County (MD) Sheriff, 4 years Madison County (TN) Sheriff, and served for a 2 years as the Chief of Police in Cheswold DE before being employed by Delaware Capital Police.
Chief Webb’s service will be as follows:
Saturday June 20, 2015 at 1100 hrs
Wyoming United Methodist Church
Wyoming Mill Rd
Wyoming DE
Cheswold Mother and Daughter home safe and sound!
The Cheswold Police Department was advised this morning that Ms. Susan Temple and her daughter Amissa Wells returned to her home last evening at approx.. 2130 hrs safe and sound.
The Cheswold Police would like to thank all of the news outlets and local departments that assisted in getting the story out through their web sites, newspapers and twitter. We believe that the fast response help to facilitate their return.
Cheswold Police Seeking assistance in locating Mother and Daughter
The Cheswold Police Department received a report from a citizen that his daughter left their residence on Dayflower Ct in the Fox Pointe Development on Thursday morning to take a vehicle to a 
local repair shop and failed to return home.
Susan Temple, 33 yr old W/F was reported to be last seen at her brothers residence the Hunters Run Development located in Bear, DE on Saturday, May 16th around 12pm, where she picked up her 13 yr old daughter, Amissa Wells. The father has made numerous attempts to contact Ms. Temple on her cell phone with negative results.
Ms. Temple has custody of her child and is currently wanted on two capias’s’, at this time we believe that there is no foul play involved. If you know Ms. Temple or have seen her or her daughter Amissa please call 911 or contact the Cheswold Police Department.
