Rash of Car thefts reported in Cheswold 5-13-15
The Cheswold Police Department has handled numerous thefts from vehicles this morning in the area of Fox Pointe and School Ln, the vehicles were entered between 12am and 7am….. the thieves 
stole items such as change, pocket books and other items that may have value. In mostly all of these incidents the vehicles were left unlocked.
If you have had something taken from your vehicle or the vehicle was just ransacked call 911 so that officers can make a report. You may think it is not significant but allows us to track where things begin and end.
Most of all ….PLEASE LOCK YOUR CARS!!
Cheswold Police Chief chosen to present program at 2015 IACP Conference
On Monday, May 11th Chief Chris Workman of the Cheswold Police Department received an email notifying him that his proposed presentation was selected to be presented at the 2015 International 
Association of Chief’s of Police Conference this October in Chicago, IL.
A portion of the email is below:
“Dear Chief Workman,
Cheswold PD Investigating Rash of Thefts and Burglaries
Over the past week there has been a rash of bicycle thefts and some burglaries in Cheswold and surrounding areas. The Cheswold Police and Delaware State Police have answered calls for thefts and 
burglaries in Cheswold, Lake Shore Village and Pinewood Acres. One juvenile arrest was made over the weekend and we are following leads on a few other suspects.
Make sure that you lock up your bicycles and your vehicles. Most of these incidents are crimes of opportunity, the items being taken are unsecured and out in the open.
To help you from being a victim of burglary…… Here are some things to remember:
1. Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars. Thieves are also quick to spot weak locks that may be easily forced open. Doors should have deadbolt locks with a one inch throw and reinforced strike plate with three inch screws. All windows should have window locks.
2. Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or piece of plywood in the track and install vertical bolts. These will help prevent burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track.
3. Always lock the door to an attached garage. Don’t rely on your automatic garage door opener for security.
4. Create the illusion that you are home. by using timers on lights, radios and TV’s. Making your residence appear occupied, even when no one is home, will deter criminals.
5. Keep the perimeter of your home well lighted. Installing low voltage outdoor lighting is a cost-effective way to discourage intruders, as well as highlight a house.
6. Never leave clues that you are away on a trip. Have a trusted neighbor collect mail and newspapers while you are away so delivered items do not accumulate. You can also ask a neighbor to park in your driveway or parking place to make it appear that you are present.
7. Keep some shades and blinds up and curtains open to maintain a normal, everyday appearance in your residence.
8. Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine telling people that you are away from home. A message that you will return at a certain time leaves your home vulnerable in the interim.
9. Keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways. While large, ornate hedges may be beautiful, they also provide a hiding place for burglars who need only a minute to break in through a window or door.
10. Organize a community watch program to protect your neighborhood. An alert community is a safe community
The most effective home security program is one that deters burglars as soon as they view your residence.
If you see someone suspicious in and around your residence or a neighbors residence call 911………. Don’t assume someone else called police….you are the first defense and it is your neighborhood. Help us , Help You !!!
If you would like a representative of the Cheswold Police Department to make a presentation to your group, civic association or any gathering regarding Burglary Prevention or any other issue please contact Chief Workman at (302) 734-2202.
Suspect Wanted for Theft from Cheswold News and Tobacco
Cheswold Police are currently looking for Matthew B. Langshaw who has a warrant outstanding for Theft in the Town of Cheswold.
On April 6, 2015 the suspect entered the Cheswold News & Tobacco Store on Holly Oak Lane and fled with an E-Cigarette and Tank valued at $31.99 without paying for the item. The suspect was viewed on camera by PFC Simms who was called to investigate the incident.
The officer was able to identify the suspect and the vehicle he was seen fleeing the scene in through previous encounters and put together a photo line-up where the suspect was identified. Warrants for the suspects arrest were secured by the department on May4th, 2015.
Please call 911 or contact the Cheswold Police- PFC Louis Simms at (302) 734-2022. 
Kent County Levy Court presents Cheswold PD with Grant Check
On 11/26/14 Kent County Levy Court Commissioner at Large Terry L Pepper and 3rd District Commissioner Allan F Angle met with Town of Cheswold Mayor Donald F. Tinari and Chief of Police Christopher Workman to present them with a
grant check in the amount of $5,295.00 to be used by the police department for equipment, overtime and any other necessities. The grant money was based on the departments assist to Delaware State Police in the counties jurisdiction.
The Town of Cheswold and the Cheswold Police Department are very grateful for the funds which will go a long way in assisting us to provide services to the community and to purchase and maintain equipment required to perform our duties on a daily basis.
We would like to thank Major Robert C Hawkins of the Delaware State Police for his work in this endeavor and the Commissioners of Kent County Levy Court for their hard work and dedication to supporting the Delaware State Police and the Municipal Police Departments within Kent County.
Cheswold Police identify Laundromat Theft Suspect
After a lengthy investigation and numerous calls on the suspects identity, the Cheswold Police Department have identified Billy Joe Paitsel, a 45 yr old W/M from the Magnolia / Dover area as the suspect who entered Kwons Laundromat on July 17th at approx. 1500 hrs. and used a unknown tool to gain access to the change machine and remove approx. $1,400 in USC from the machine.
Cheswold Police make arrest in Aug. 10th Lottery Ticket theft
With the help of surveillance cameras and the release of the photo by news outlets the Cheswold Police Department has made an arrest in the August 10th theft of lottery scratch off tickets, valued at approx. $314.00 (retail) from the Shore Stop on Main Street in Cheswold, DE.
On that date the suspect Ian H. Nadel, a 33 yr old W/M from Smyrna, DE entered the at approx. 2150 hrs and lingered in the store for about 10 minutes speaking on his cell phone near the front counter in the area of the lottery tickets.
A review of the surveillance footage showed the suspect remove a container of scratch off lottery tickets and exit the store. After conducting a investigation of the incident and securing surveillance footage the Cheswold Police requested the assistance of local news outlets to identify the suspect and received a tip on 8/17/14 that the suspect was Ian Nadel.
After further investigation of the incident and making contact with the suspect Off. Susan Kline was able to positively identify the suspect through surveillance photos, his cell phone and the tattoo located on his leg.
The suspect was charged with Theft under $1000 and was processed and arraigned at the Cheswold Police Dept before being released on $500 unsecured bail, pending a hearing.
Cheswold Police Department /DEA Sponsoring National Take Back Day Sept. 27, 2014
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
On Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10am to 2pm, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. A National Take-Back day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. The program also provides an opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment and the business community to collaborate and establish a safe collection site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.
The Cheswold Police Department will once again be participating in this endeavor and will be a collection site for this falls Take Back Day. Collections will be taken at the Cheswold Police Department on Sept. 27th from 10am till 2pm. You may drop off any and all medications to the police department on that day during those times. Please hold your medications until that day so that we have the proper equipment on hand to collect your pharmaceuticals. The police department does not have the controls or facilities at this time to take your pharmaceutical controlled substances on a daily basis and cannot collect them prior to or after the scheduled date and time. Thank you very much for your support and understanding in this matter.
Remember National Take Back Day is :
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
10:00 AM unti 2:00 PM
CHESWOLD POLICE DEPARTMENT
691 MAIN STREET
CHESWOLD, DE
Cheswold Police Bike Patrol is Rolling
If you happen to see a couple officers riding by on bikes don’t be alarmed. With the help of State SALLE and Violent Crimes Grant the Cheswold Police Department has purchased two police bicycles and uniforms to begin the Cheswold Police Departments NEW Bike Patrol Unit.
Chief Workman and PFC Louis Simms took the bikes out on their inaugural patrol on Monday, July 7th.
“The visibility of an officer on a bicycle cannot be matched. With this visibility also comes an increase in human contact with the community. In fact, it is much like the old “Beat Officers” who used to walk the streets. They knew people by name and had a good feel for the neighborhoods at a personal level. On a bicycle, an officer is much more approachable than in a car and can help in building new contacts and trust from the citizens. This allows officers to be proactive in fighting crime rather than reactive. Bike Patrol Officers can be much more aware of concerns before they turn into problems.” – Policebike store.com
The addition of the Bike Patrol Unit also allows officers to patrol areas of the Town that are not readily accessible to officers while on patrol in vehicles.
You never know when we will be riding by, but we will be out and about…………..So when you see us out there on the road don’t be afraid to stop us and say hello or ask us any questions you may have. We are here for you, to protect and serve this community…the Town of Cheswold.
Dover man arrested after incident in Cheswold and fighting with Police
ON MAY 2ND, 2014 @ APPROX 2230 CHESWOLD POLICE AND DSP TROOPERS WERE DISPATCHED FOR A COMPLAINT AT THE SHORE STOP LOCATED AT 761 MAIN STREET FOR A REPORT OF A FIGHT OUT
, DSP ON LOCATION.
UPON ARRIVAL OFFICERS WERE ADVISED BY THE VICTIM, THAT THREE SUSPECTS, WHO WERE DRIVING WHITE PLYMOUTH NEON, WITH A DELAWARE REGISTRATION NUMBER HAD STOLEN HIS SONS SKATEBOARD FROM THE SIDEWALK AREA ACROSS FROM HIS RESIDENCE ON NEW ROAD. WHEN HE CONFRONTED THE THREE SUSPECTS AT THE SHORE STOP IN CHESWOLD THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT STEAL ANYTHING AND REFUSED TO GIVE HIM THE SKATEBOARD.
THE VICTIM STATED THAT HE BLOCKED THE VEHICLE IN TO AWAIT POLICE AND THE SUSPECTS BEGAN SPITTING AND BANGING ON HIS WINDOWS. BEFORE THE DRIVER PUT HIS VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND STRUCK HIS VEHICLE. WHE HE ATTEMPTED TO RAM HIS VEHICLE A SECOND TIME THE VICTIM MOVED HIS VEHICLE AND THE SUSPECTS FLED ON RT 13 SOUTH. UPON CHECKING THE REGISTRATION THROUGH DELJIS OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE AT AN ADDRESS IN PINEWOOD ACRES, DOVER.
CHESWOLD POLICE AND DELAWARE STATE POLICE MADE CONTACT WITH THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, DELORES DEPUTY WHO STATED THAT HER GRANDSON, BRANDON WHITE USES HER VEHICLE SOMETIMES BUT SHE DID NOT KNOW THAT HE HAD IT THIS EVENING.
POLICE WERE ABLE TO IDENTIFY HER GRANDSON WHO WAS WALKING OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENCE WITH HIS PIT BULL THROUGH PHOTOS IN HER RESIDENCE. WHEN POLICE APPROACHED THE SUSPECT HE STATED THAT HIS NAME WAS PEDRO GONZALEZ. POLICE WENT BACK TO THE RESIDENCE AND CONFIRMED HIS IDENTITY AS BRANDON THROUGH THE PHOTOS IN THE REISDENCE.
WHEN POLICE ATTEMPTED TO MAK CONTACT WITH THE SUSPECT AND ASKED HIM TO STOP, THE SUSPECT CONTINUED TO WALK AT A BRISK PACE WITH HIS DOG REFUSING TO STOP AT THE OFFICER’S COMMANDS.
THE SUSPECT CAME UPON A DSP TROOPER AND ATTEMPTED TO SICK HIS DOG ON THE TROOPER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO STRIKE THE OFFICER. THE TROOPER TACKLED THE SUSPECT WHO CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO GET HIS DOG TO BITE THE TROOPER. OTHER OFFICERS ON SCENE CONTAINED THE DOG WHILE THE SUSPECT WAS PLACED INTO CUSTODY. THE TROOPER AND THE DOG DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURY.
ONCE IN CUSTODY THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE SCENE OF THE ARREST AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT AS THE OPERATOR OF THE NEON. THE SUSPECT WAS THEN IDENTIFIED AS BRANDON ROBERTS (22YR OLD B/M) OF DOVER, DE.
MR. ROBERTS WAS TRANSPORTED TO KGH FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING APPREHENSION AND RELEASED. MR. ROBERTS WAS CHARGED WITH RESISTING ARREST BY FORCE, CRIMINAL INPERSONATION AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT FOR THE INCIDENT BY DSP AND RECKLESS ENDANGERING, THEFT UNDER $1500, CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION, RESISTING ARREST, LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED AND OTHER TRAFFIC CHARGES FOR THE INCIDENT IN CHESWOLD. THE SUSPECT WAS RELEASED ON A TOTAL OF $3,703.00 UNSCURED BAIL PENDING A HEARING FOR THOSE CHARGES.
