Speeding Charge nets fugitive from St. Louis

On 6/19/13 at approx. 1645 hrs, Cpl. Louis Simms conducted a traffic stop of a red 2007 Dodge Caravan operated by Ross Madison a 38 yr old, B/M, of St. Louis, MO. The vehicle was stopped for speeding 38mph in a posted 25mph zone on Rt42 w/o Leyland Lane in the Town of Cheswold. Mr. Madison provided the officer with his Missouri state ID card and his insurance card. He advised the officer that his drivers license is currently suspended in Missouri. An NCIC check of the subject revealed that he is wanted by St Louis County PD for Burglary 2nd and other traffic related capiases in Missouri. The NCIC confirmation was confirmed and the officer contacted St Louis Fugitive task force who advised they are willing to extradite Mr. Madison on his Burglary charge. The subject was taken into custody without incident and was issued traffic charges for Speeding, […]

Speeding Stop leads to Drug Arrest

On 6/5/13Cpl. Louis Simms of the Cheswold Police Department was conducting speed enforcement in the area of Moorton Rd in the Town of Cheswold when his radar unit showd a 2004 Mercedes 4S , black in color travelling at 44 MPH in a 25 MPH speed zone. Cpl. Simms stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver who provided the officer with a registration card for the vehicle and no drivers license. The driver then provided the officer with a name, which after a check proved to be false. After questioning the driver regarding his name the officer conducted a further investigation at the scene of the driver and his female passenger. During the investigation the officer found that the female occupant was carrying illegal drugs and cash in her top that she states was given to her by the driver of the vehicle when the officer was stopping […]

Cheswold Police on Twitter

In an attempt to better serve the residents and businesses in Cheswold the Town of Cheswold Police Department is now on twitter. Follow us @CheswoldPolice on twitter for breaking news, informational releasees and other important information. Tweets by @CheswoldPolice

New Service from Your Police Department

Vacation Check Requests The Town of Cheswold Police Department is now offering to check your home while you are away on vacation. It is the time of year when we find ourselves headed to the sand and surf of the local beaches or maybe even going on a trip out of the State. The last thing you want to do is worry about your home and your property, so we are offering to make a daily check of your home while you are away and give you a little piece of mind. You click on this Vacation Check Request link to check out the web page under Police for more information.

Trio Arrested for Laundromat Burglary

As of 5/17/13, Joseph Simms, an 23yr old w/m, Richard Morgan, a 23 yr old w/m, and Adrian Jenkins, an 18yr old, b/m all from Harrington, DE were arrested and charged with the burglary of Kwon’s Laundromat located at 762 Main Street in the Town of Cheswold in the early morning hours of May2, 2013. Surveillance photos posted by the Dover Post and Delaware State News led to a flood of information coming into Cheswold PD, DSP Troop 3, Millsboro PD and DSP – Div of Gaming Enforcement. Cheswold officer’s arrived on scene at the Harrington Casino, on 5/16/13 and with the coordination of Sgt. Leslie Grow of the DSP – Div of Gaining Enforcement, the assistance of Dave Zebley, Executive Director of Surveillance and Harrington Casino Security, made a positive id of Joseph Simms who is employed by the Harrington Casino. Mr. Simms was taken into custody without incident […]

Burglary at Laundromat in Cheswold

The Cheswold Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the suspects pictured below. On 5/2/13 at 0030 hrs. the three (3) suspects entered Kwons Laundromat on Main Street in Cheswold, DE and removed the receptacles from ten (10) machines after failing to remove the change machine from the wall.  Any persons with information on the identity of the suspects can contact Chief Chris Workman at the Cheswold Police Department (302) 734-2202 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Possible Burglary Attempt in Parkers Run

On 4/29/13 Officers were dispatched for a report of a possible burglary attempt on Parkers Drive int he Parkers Run Development located off of Main Street in in the Town of Cheswold. The resident noticed that the lock on the rear sliding door was damaged and called police. The resident stated that at approx 1pm in the afternoon she was on the second floor of her residence and heard her dog barking but never went downstairs to check on her home. She noticed later in the evening that the lock was broken on the rear sliding doors of home. No entry was gained int o the residence and the homeowner is taking steps to secure her residence and officers will be stepping up patrols in the area and stopping suspicious persons in the area. It is the time of year where people are out and about more with the nicer […]

Second Arrest in 5 Months leads to More Drug Charges

On 4/24/13 at approx. 5pm, Cpl. Louis Simms of the Cheswold Police Department made a traffic stop on a 1991 Jeep Cherokee for a traffic violation. When the vehicle came to a stop the driver, Raymon Stoker, 47 yr old w/m from Dover, DE exited the vehicle and approached the officer’s patrol vehicle. After speaking with the operator, who was arrested by Cpl. Simms in Dec. 2012 when he was charged with Traffic Violations, along with Drug Possession charges when it was found that he was hiding suspected marijuana and prescription pills in a Christmas Tree that he was transporting in the rear seat of the Toyota Celica that he was driving at the time, Cpl. Simms was given permission by the operator to search his vehicle. While searching the vehicle the officer found several open beer cans and a prescription bottle containing 42 pills. The operator was placed under […]

Cheswold Police Cars – Now Marked

The Town of Cheswold Police Department with the endorsement of Mayor and Council have marked the Town’s police units in order to show the visibility of this Town’s Police Force. The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is currently on the streets patrolling and handling emergency calls. The 2012 Dodge is awaiting the installation of the radio, emergency lights and equipment which should be completed very shortly.

Vehicle Stop lead to Arrest for Possession of Pills

On April 17, 2013 at approx 1845 hours Cpl. Louis Simms of the Cheswold Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, for traffic violation in the area of McKee Road. Cpl. Simms made contact with the operator, who was identified as Matthew Estep, a 43 yr old, WM from Middletown, DE. While speaking with Mr. Estep, Cpl. Simms noticed that he was very nervous. After speaking with Mr Estep he was advised by the suspect that he was carrying pain medication in the center console of the vehicle. Cpl. Simms retrieved a clear bag from the console containing sixty-five (65) pills that were identified as Vicodin and a Prescription bottle (which did not belong to the suspect) containing fifty (50) prescription pills identified as Soma, these pills were identified with the assistance of the Poison Control Center. Mr. Estep was placed under arrest and charged with; […]