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Chesapeake certifies election results; new terms begin January
The City of Chesapeake has released the certified final results for the mayoral, city council, and school board elections, as well as the Curbside Recycling Advisory Referendum.
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Chesapeake warns of scam involving fake water testing services
We have received reports of individuals misleading residents by claiming to be City employees and offering water testing services.
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Chesapeake tax and stormwater fee bills due by December 31
The Treasurer’s Office has sent out bills for the 2nd Quarter Real Estate Tax and the 2nd Half Stormwater Fee.
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City of Chesapeake seeks public input on comprehensive plan updates
In October, the City of Chesapeake organized community open houses to discuss various urban planning initiatives.
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Chesapeake announces closures and ceremony plans for Veterans Day
All City of Chesapeake offices, courts, community centers, libraries, and Animal Services will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Election Day polls open in Chesapeake with live updates tonight
Polls are open today, November 5, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their designated precincts, which can be located by visiting the appropriate website or contacting the Voter Registrar’s Office at 757-382-8000.
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Chesapeake mayoral election sees Rick W. West leading in unofficial results
With 66 of 68 precincts reporting, the current unofficial vote tallies have been released.
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Chesapeake announces closures and polling hours for election day
All City of Chesapeake offices, courts, community centers, libraries, and Chesapeake Animal Services will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, in observance of Election Day.
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Chesapeake unveils transportation plans; public meetings set for November
The City of Chesapeake has announced several transportation projects aimed at improving road safety and traffic flow in the Greenbrier area.
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Chesapeake fire department honored for hurricane response efforts
On October 22, 2024, the Chesapeake City Council and Fire Chief Gulisano acknowledged the contributions of the Chesapeake Fire Department members who participated in disaster response efforts. These teams were part of FEMA Task Force 2, the State Radio Cache, and the Hampton Roads Incident Management Team. They were deployed to areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Chesapeake police seek help identifying larceny suspect
On September 11, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, a suspect was captured on camera stealing a delivered package from a residence located off Deepwater Drive. The authorities are seeking public assistance in solving this case.
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Police seek public's help in identifying armed robbery suspect
On September 29, 2024, a suspect armed with a firearm entered a store in the 1400 block of Bainbridge Blvd. and stole cash from the register. Authorities believe this individual may be the same person involved in an earlier robbery at the same location on August 8, 2024. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, standing between 5'07" and 5'10", wearing a mask, bright green and black gloves, and gray pants.
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Police seek help identifying suspects in larceny case
On September 28, 2024, four females were reported to have entered a store located in the 1400 block of Greenbrier Parkway. The group allegedly selected merchandise amounting to $547.73 and exited the premises without paying. They subsequently departed in an unidentified vehicle.
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Larceny suspect sought after incident at ABC store in Chesapeake
On October 14, 2024, a suspect entered the ABC store located at 1103 S. Military Hwy around 2:33 PM. The individual placed a bottle of liquor into her purse while paying for another at the register. She then exited the store without paying for the concealed bottle.
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Suspects sought in theft from hardware store on Portsmouth Blvd
On July 15, 2024, two suspects were involved in a theft at a hardware store located in the 4700 block of Portsmouth Blvd. The stolen items included a lawn mower and spray paint. The suspects fled the scene in an older model green Dodge Ram pickup truck.
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Larceny incidents result in $31K loss; public asked for anonymous tips
On September 18, 2024, a white Ford truck with a custom trailer and lift gate was involved in a larceny at a business located in the 1900 block of Diamond Hill Road. At approximately 1:54 AM, three unknown suspects exited the vehicle and began stealing large truck tires from the premises. A similar incident occurred at the same location days earlier, involving a silver SUV.
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Sporting goods theft in Chesapeake: Public urged to help identify suspects
On October 8, 2024, two suspects were captured on camera at a sporting goods store on the 1500 block of Sentinel Drive. They allegedly took $65.00 worth of clothing.
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Police seek public's help in identifying larceny suspect in Chesapeake
On October 4, 2024, a suspect described as a white male with dark long hair, standing approximately between 6'0" and 6'2", and having a thin build, was involved in the theft of various tools from a business located in the 1200 block of Executive Blvd. The individual reportedly returned to the scene on October 6, 2024. The vehicle used by the suspect was a white truck without a visible tag.
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Police seek help in fraud case involving stolen credit card
On September 10, 2024, a white female suspect reportedly used a stolen credit card at multiple stores in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The suspect is said to be driving a grey SUV.
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Chesapeake invites community input on land use plans through open houses
The City of Chesapeake is continuing its Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on land use and character districts. Residents are encouraged to participate in the discussion by attending one of the scheduled open houses or contacting the Planning Department via email at Planning@CityOfChesapeake.net.