Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Planning Commission Meeting Held on Thursday April 10th has been CANCELLED



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Public Notice of Public Hearing

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

By resolution duly adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Cheswold on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, notice is hereby given to property owners and residents of the Town of the proposal to pass two, (2), applications for Re-Zoning and one, (1), Town of Cheswold Ordinance affecting surcharges for new building construction permits. For more information: Public Notice of Public Hearing-Rezoning & Ordinance



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Cheswold Police Department sponsoring DEA National Drug Take Back Day April 26th

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Cheswold, DE– On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cheswold Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your pills for disposal to [site] at [address].  (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.   Last October, Americans turned in 324 tons (over 647,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 4,114 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners.  When those results are combined with what was collected in its seven previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 3.4 million pounds—more than 1,700 tons—of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and […]



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IMPORTANT Golf Outing – RESCHEDULED to Friday June 27, 2014 @ Odessa National Golf Course

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Due to the forecast for Inclement Weather the 1st Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network will be rescheduled to FRIDAY JUNE 27, 2014.  The Cheswold Police Department has joined Walmart to raise money for a cause that is near and dear to the hearts of many of us in the community, our children   The Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children’s health issues.   Along with Walmart,  Pepsi and Standard Distributing Co are major sponsors of the event, donating time, products and money to the event so that all of you can come out and enjoy a great day of golf at one of Delaware’s premier golf Courses, Odessa National Golf Course.   Cost of the event is $100.00 per golfer which will include Greens Fees, Golf Cart, Goodie Bag, Complementary Beverage […]



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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – FOX POINT and CHESWOLD RESIDENTS

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

On February 2, 2014 there were two black males in the area of Fox Pointe who approached a residence and posed as Delmarva Power employees. They were not wearing Delmarva Power uniforms; they were actually wearing matching shirts with a logo that the resident was not familiar with. The suspects were described as one approximately age 18-20, slender built and 5’10”-6’ tall. The other was approximately 22-25 yrs old, stockier built, and about 5’6”-5’8” They approached the door and when confronted for identification they were unable to provide the same. While they did not cause physical harm to the home owner they did display aggressive behavior. When the homeowner advised that she contacted police the suspects left her home and walked to a Silver Toyota Scion driven by another male. If someone approaches your residence claiming to be from a Utility Company or any other entity and they did not […]



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Election

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Public Notice: Notice to TOWN of CHESWOLD RESIDENTS 2014 Election is CANCELLED due to lack of candidate’s



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Second Suspect Arrested in 11/26 Shore Stop Robbery

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Vontaye Gilbert of Chestertown, MD was arrested on 12/19/13 by Dover PD on outstanding warrants by 5 agencies for armed robberies in Kent County during the months of November and December.  Mr. Gilbert was arraigned on his warrant for the 11/29 early morning robbery of the Shore Stop located at 761 Main St when he allegedly entered the store at approx. 0343 hours after waiting in the lot adjacent to the building with co-conspirator Lytia Bailey (already in custody at WCI) and pointed a gun at the clerk demanding money before fleeing with money and cartons of Newport cigarettes. After a intensive investigation by DSP, MSP and Dover PD the suspects were identified and arrested. Mr. Gilbert was arraigned and ordered held on $60,000 bail for the charges placed on him by the Cheswold Police Department and was transported to Vaughn Correctional for holding.



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Cheswold Police charge suspect in Shore Stop Robbery, second suspect identified

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Town of Cheswold Police Department Official News Release On 12/04/13 Cheswold Police charged Lytia Bailey, 27 yr old B/F of Chestertown, MD in connection with armed robbery that occurred at the Valero Shore Stop located on Main Street in Cheswold, DE on Nov. 26th @ 3:43 am.   On that date a black male, now identified as Brian Maurice Daniels, 41 yr old B/M from Chestertown, MD entered the Valero Shore Stop and pointed a gun at the clerk demanding money before leaving with cash and cartons of Newport Cigarettes.   Police in conjunction with Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit and Dover PD were able to identify suspects in the incidents.   On 12/4/13 Cheswold PD was notified that a female suspect was in custody at Troop 3 in relation to similar incidents in Kent County. A review of the surveillance tape showed that the female, Ms. Bailey, was also involved in […]



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Cheswold Police Family First Fund Toy and Food Drive

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

The Town of Cheswold Police Department is starting the Cheswold Police Department Family First Fund to assist low and middle income families during the holiday season. Since we are just establishing this charitable organization we are currently asking for donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items (no monetary donations please). These items will be used to help those families in the Town of Cheswold who need a little helping hand this holiday season. You can help by dropping off toys and non-perishable food items to the Town of Cheswold Police Department or Town Hall located at 691 Main St (next to the Shore Stop) Mon through Friday between the hours of 9am and 4 pm between now and December 20th. On December 20th we will be collecting Turkeys and Hams to be distributed to families during the Holiday season. So come out on December 20th and drop off a  […]



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Cheswold man flees from officer before crashing vehicle on Brenford Rd

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Town of Cheswold Police Department Official News Release: On the 11/8/13 @ approx. 1930 hrs Cpl. Louis Simms was operating stationary radar on Moorton Rd n/o Main St when he clocked a Tan Jeep Liberty speeding in a marked 25 mph zone travelling n/b at 46 mph.   The officer left his position and turned on his lights and sirens in an attempt to stop this vehicle. The vehicle would not stop and traveled at an extreme high rate of speed on Moorton Rd headed towards Brenford Rd. While following the vehicle the officer observed the vehicle run off the roadway several times and failed to maintain his lane. After returning his vehicle to the roadway the vehicle continued to flee the officer eventually disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of Moorton Rd and Brenford Rd.   The vehicle then  went off of the roadway through a wooden fence located at a home on Brenford Rd. and striking a tree […]



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