Myth busting: Getting to the facts about Chesterfield's support for public education

Few topics associated with Chesterfield government are more misunderstood than funding for public K-12 education. As the Board of Supervisors prepares to hold public hearings on the county’s proposed FY2024 budget at its meeting Wednesday evening, we thin...

NBC12 Anchor Sarah Bloom to Serve as Chesterfield’s First Diaper Drive Ambassador

^{NBC12 anchor Sarah Bloom (left) interviews Chesterfield employees Ashley Rogers and Leslie Pakula.}

NBC12 anchor and TV personality Sarah Bloom is joining Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield in it...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the March 8 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

PUBLIC HEARING SET ON SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TAX REFUNDS 

The board set a public hearin...

The power of 'and': Proposed FY24 budget balances investment in core services, tax relief

Throughout the process of crafting Chesterfield’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, county administration refused to settle for either making necessary investments in core public services or providing meaningful tax relief to households and businesses.

The...

Real estate tax rebate in June part of Chesterfield's plan for comprehensive tax relief

As they allocate funding for vital services – including schools and public safety – during a period of rapidly rising costs for labor and materials, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors and county administration remain mindful of the adverse impact that ...

From Chesterfield to Congress: McClellan makes history with election to House of Representatives

^{Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan, who grew up in South Chesterfield, stopped off for lunch at Ettrick Deli last December.}

As the daughter of educators and civil rights activists who were raised in the segregated South, Jennifer McClellan learned at a...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Feb. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

ADVERTISEMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES, PUBLIC HEARINGS ON BUDGET AND UTILITY RATES

The board authori...

Committee works to collect, preserve and interpret Chesterfield's African American history

The notion of segregated schools in Chesterfield feels like a remnant of the distant past, long ago relegated to oral tradition as just one of many horrors visited upon Black people across the Jim Crow South.

To Charlotte Wood, the passage of time has done...

Trust, collaboration with partner agencies key to Davis Child Advocacy Center's accreditation

Five years after it opened as a safe, secure place where physically or sexually abused children can meet privately with a specially trained forensic interviewer while a family advocate meets with caregivers, Chesterfield’s Davis Child Advocacy Center (CAC...

Chesterfield chapter traces its ancestry to dawn of America's oldest Black fraternity

^{Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.'s Chesterfield chapter donate supplies to Falling Creek Elementary School.}

The first intercollegiate fraternity founded by Black men was established more than a century ago, not at one of America’s most prominent ...

Chesterfield County Fair recognized for communications excellence at state conference

The Chesterfield County Fair was recently recognized by its peers statewide with 13 communications awards, including two “Best in Show” honors, at the annual Virginia Association of Fairs conference in Williamsburg.

Donnie Yancey, secre...

After their historic appointments, Chesterfield judges hope to blaze a trail for others to follow

^{Chesterfield judges Travis Williams (left) and Curtis Hairston}

As it has grown into one of Virginia’s largest counties, with a dynamic and increasingly diverse population, Chesterfield maintains a reputation within the state bar for having a cadre of knowl...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Jan. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

RAISE GRANT APPLICATIONS

The board authorized county staff to submit three transportation proje...

Even amid interest rate hikes, demand for housing is driving increase in real estate assessments

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates several times over the past 12 months as part of its ongoing battle against inflation. One of the noteworthy impacts of the rate hikes has been in reducing demand for residential real estate by pricing some po...

Woolridge Road improvements part of plan to address population growth in western Chesterfield

As the fastest growing locality in the Richmond region, Chesterfield’s population increased by more than 49,000 people between 2010 and 2020. About one-third of those new residents moved into neighborhoods west of the Swift Creek Reservoir, adding thousan...

Eyes on the sky: Drone park provides safe place for Chesterfield residents to enjoy model aviation

One of the foundational principles of Chesterfield Parks and Recreation’s master plan is to think outside the box and increase the diversity of recreational opportunities offered to county residents.

Tanner Rush had an idea that aligned perfectly with that...

Carroll, Ingle elected to lead Chesterfield Board of Supervisors in 2023

On what would have been his father’s 90^th birthday, Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll was elected Wednesday evening to serve as chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors through the end of 2023.

“He really would’v...

2022: The Year in Review

After Clover Hill District Supervisor Chris Winslow was handed the gavel as incoming chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last January, he predicted 2022 would be a “watershed” year for the county and its 370,000 residents. Looking back nearly 1...

'A monumental step forward': ELM streamlines Chesterfield's review of development plans

Chesterfield was already well under way on a multiyear project to modernize the way its Community Development departments process private-sector construction applications when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and prompted the sudden closure of county bui...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Dec. 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

REAL ESTATE TAX RATE

The board authorized staff to advertise Chesterfield’s...

Dr. Joe Casey: Chesterfield's 'secret sauce' for success starts with partnerships

^{Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey delivers his 2022 State of the County address Wednesday.}

Dr. Joe Casey, Chesterfield County administrator, divulged the recipe for what he called the county’s “secret sauce” for ...

Chesterfield's plan for FY2022 surplus focused on tax relief, one-time investments

^{Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris talks to the media about Chesterfield's FY22 surplus.}

Mindful of the impact of inflation on household finances, as well as rising assessments for both real estate and vehicles, the Chesterfield Board of Supe...

Chesterfield Fire and EMS dedicates new Midlothian Station 5

Nearly 70 years after the Midlothian Volunteer Fire Department built the original Fire Station 5 across Route 60 from what is now Midlothian Middle School, Chesterfield Fire and EMS held a public dedication ceremony Monday morning for its replacement.

The ...

Sports tourism brings thousands of visitors to Chesterfield annually, bolsters local economy

While millions of Americans gathered with loved ones on Nov. 24 to eat, drink and watch football, about 4,000 youth field hockey players and their families were traveling to Chesterfield for the Shooting Star Thanksgiving Tournament.

Administered by Andove...

Chesterfield Fire and EMS holds dedication ceremony for Magnolia Green Station No. 25

Though it was delayed by nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chesterfield Fire and EMS was finally able to host a formal public dedication Thursday at the site of Magnolia Green Fire Station No. 25.

The three-bay, roughly 15,000 square-...

Across four generations, Richter family has been devoted to keeping Chesterfield safe

^{Chesterfield police officer Justin Richter (left) is following in the footsteps of his father Bruce (center), grandfather Eugene (right) and late great-grandfather Charlie.}

When Justin Richter decided to pursue a career in law enforcement, he accepted a po...

Chesterfield Remembers gives county residents chance to tell their story

Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey always is on the lookout for innovative ideas and programs to enhance quality of life for county residents. He found one almost by happenstance during a May visit to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Nov. 16 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

GENITO/288 SPECIAL FOCUS AREA PLAN

Following a public hearing, the board approved the...

Consultant presents report on Southside Speedway to Board of Supervisors

^{Consultant Martyn Thake concluded that Southside Speedway needs "significant repair or replacement."}

A consultant hired by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) to observe current conditions at the shuttered Southside Speedway pre...

Chesterfield hosts 2022 Veterans Day ceremony

Chesterfield's annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), was held indoors at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center because of inclement weather last Friday.

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Ch...

Veteran motorsports consultant hired to assess Southside Speedway's viability

^{The former Southside Speedway site is included in Chesterfield's plan for enhancing the Genito Road/Route 288 corridor.}

With concurrence from the Board of Supervisors, the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) has hired a longtime motorsports c...

After spinal cord injury forced retirement from Army, Howard found purpose in helping others

^{Chesterfield resident James Howard in front of Veterans and Athletes United's traveling memorial flag.}

Duty, honor and devotion to country are in the DNA of retired U.S. Army Capt. James Howard.

Born into a large military family – his fat...

Chesterfield teen striving to be music scene's 'next big thing' as vocalist, songwriter

At an age when many of her classmates are taking the SAT and thinking about where they want to go to college, a talented 17-year-old from Chesterfield is working hard to launch her career as a vocalist and songwriter.

Tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina, th...

Heads up, Chesterfield: Redistricting may have changed your Election Day polling place

Because of changes to Chesterfield’s congressional and state legislative district boundaries made by the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as a magisterial redistricting plan approved by the Board of Supervisors, county residents may cast their ballot at...

Chesterfield hosts 2022 Community Cup

Last Saturday at Chesterfield's River City Sportsplex, first responders from across the Richmond area played soccer alongside members of the region’s multicultural community during the Community Cup tournament and cultural festival.

The free event -- a reg...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Oct. 26 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

HARROWGATE PARK PHASE III

The board authorized the award of a $3.56 million construct...

'It's all good news': Chesterfield Economic Development building on momentous year

^{A rendering of the LEGO Group's planned precision manufacturing facility at Chesterfield's Meadowville Technology Park.}

As he prepared to present Chesterfield Economic Development’s annual report to the Board of Supervisors at its Wednesday afternoon work ...

HUD awards Richmond region $4.47 million to prevent and end youth homelessness

^{Regional leaders joined HUD's Jemine Bryon (third from right) for a major grant funding announcement Monday morning.}

The Richmond region is receiving an influx of federal funding to combat the issue of youth homelessness.

Jemine Bryon, acting general deputy...

Chesterfield dedicates future Enon Library building in honor of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker

^{Chesterfield supervisors Jim Ingle (left) and Chris Winslow (right) unveil a sign with Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker's family during Friday's dedication ceremony.}

A voracious reader and prodigious author even in his later years, Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker’s name will be ...

Chesterfield Fire and EMS breaks ground on new Matoaca fire station No. 8

^{Chesterfield leaders participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the county's new Fire and EMS station in Matoaca.}

Chesterfield Fire and EMS hosted a groundbreaking Thursday morning at the site of the new Matoaca Fire Station No. 8. The new facility, wh...

Chesterfield, Maggie Walker Community Land Trust break ground on Ettrick Landing subdivision

^{Chesterfield leaders participated in Wednesday's groundbreaking alongside representatives from Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, Concerned Citizens of Ettrick and other community partners.}

Chesterfield and the nonprofit Maggie Walker Community Land Trust...

Chesterfield honoring Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, a man who 'wanted to help everyone'

^{Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker (far right) served as chief of staff to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1960-64.}

Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker is remembered by historians as a civil rights icon who served as chief of staff for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., volunteered as a Free...

First Phase of Otterdale Road Drainage Improvements Completed Ahead of Schedule

^{Horsepen Creek crossing on Otterdale Road}

A tweak to the process by which the Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT) awards construction contracts already is paying dividends.

The section of Otterdale Road that had been closed since March&mdas...

Chesterfield seeking community's input on future of old Matoaca Elementary School property

^{The former Matoaca Elementary School building has been vacant since last spring.}

Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll hosted a community meeting Wednesday evening to present initial concepts for the adaptive reuse of the former Matoaca Elementary Scho...

Tackling challenges of housing diversity, affordability is a team effort for Chesterfield

^{Better Housing Coalition is building a 160-unit affordable apartment project, Winchester Forest, in the Route 1 corridor.} 

In January 2020, the Partnership for Housing Affordability released a report that concluded the Richmond region has a signif...

Better Housing Coalition expanding presence in Route 1 corridor with Winchester Forest apartments

^{Chesterfield officials joined the Better Housing Coalition for the Winchester Forest groundbreaking this morning.} 

Chesterfield joined the Better Housing Coalition this morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for Winchester Forest, a 160-unit apartm...

Community Cup brings region's first responders, multicultural community together on soccer field

^{First responders from across the Richmond region will play alongside representatives of the multicultural community at Saturday's event.} 

Conceived in 2018, a unique regional event is coming back Saturday after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus.

Begi...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Sept. 21 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

CODE AMENDMENT FOR LARGE-SCALE SOLAR FACILITIES

Following a public hearing, the boar...

Beginning next year, Chesterfield moving to subscription-based curbside recycling model

As a regional leader in environmental stewardship, Chesterfield recognizes the importance of recycling – both through curbside pickup and drop-off opportunities for households and the many businesses that also participate in recycling programs &...

Through pilot program with GRTC, Chesterfield will evaluate demand for mass transit on Route 60

^{Chesterfield and GRTC are launching a pilot program to extend Route 1A five miles westward along Midlothian Turnpike.} 

Chesterfield and the Greater Richmond Transit Co. (GRTC) are working together to implement a pilot program for local transit ser...

2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Libraries and Parks

^{The Community Facilities Bond Plan budgets $12.2 million to expand the Ettrick-Matoaca Library.}

Shortly after the spread of COVID-19 was declared a national health emergency in March 2020, a Chesterfield resident began coming into the Central Library every...

Never forget: More than two decades after 9/11, Freedom Flag embraced as symbol of remembrance

^{The Freedom Flag flies below the American Flag at a school in Delaware as part of its annual Sept. 11 observance.}

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Doug Ketcham was working as a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald in the North Tower of the World Trade Center...

2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Schools

^{The Community Facilities Bond Plan budgets $43 million to replace Grange Hall Elementary School.}

When it comes to schools, Chesterfield’s two most recent bond referendums have sought to address very different challenges.

The 2004 referendum was mostly focus...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Aug. 24 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

ROUTE 60 TRANSIT PILOT

The board appropriated $1.88 million in funding from the Virgi...

Board of Supervisors approves performance grant agreement with Lake Adventures LLC

^{Lake Adventures LLC is planning to construct a mixed-use development on 105 acres at the intersection of Genito Road and Route 288.} 

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to approve a performance grant agreement with Lake Adventure...

111th Chesterfield County Fair offers 'something for all age groups'

^{Brenda White Vaughn has served as general manager of the Chesterfield County Fair since 2014.} 

It’s Friday afternoon, Aug. 19, a week before the start of the 111^th Chesterfield County Fair, and Brenda White Vaughn still has, oh, about a million th...

2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Public Safety

^{The Chesterfield Police Department's Falling Creek station is located in a former barbecue restaurant off Route 60.}

As one of the top local government priorities consistently cited by citizens, public safety is in many ways the foundation of why Chesterfie...

Life of Service: Peat finds volunteering his time and talent 'keeps me young'

^{Despite no prior teaching experience, David Peat has served as a volunteer teacher in both English and English as a Second Language (ESL).} 

After a career of hard work as an engineer, David Peat had no interest in slowing down during the next chap...

Bond Referendum 101: Chesterfield's Community Facilities Bond Plan

Beginning Sept. 23 with early voting for the 2022 general election and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, Chesterfield residents will be asked to vote on the Community Facilities Bond Plan to authorize the issuance of $540 million in General Oblig...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the July 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

COMMUNITY FACILITIES BOND PLAN

Matt Harris, deputy county administrator for finance and administration,...

Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center tackles hunger, helps clients access other needed services

^{Volunteers fill shopping carts with groceries during the July 15 food distribution event.}  

Established 12 years ago in the wake of a global recession that left millions unemployed, the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center recently has ...

Life of Service: Katterfield stays active, engaged through volunteerism

^{Mary Katterfield volunteers in a number of roles at Chesterfield's Stonebridge Recreation Center, which hosts many programs for local seniors.}  

Accustomed to working long hours over a 40-plus-year career in Washington, Mary Katterfield w...

Chesterfield seeking citizen input on draft recommendations for Genito/288 special focus area

^{A draft conceptual plan for the Genito/288 corridor shows potential uses that would be complementary to the county-owned River City Sportsplex.}  

Nine months after they presented initial concepts for guiding future development in a 437-ac...

In response to rising need, Chesterfield's 2022 Diaper Drive eclipses single-year donation record

^{Girl Scout Troop #57 made a generous donation of diapers and wipes for the 2022 Diaper Drive.}  

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and surging inflation, many Chesterfield households are finding it increasingly difficult to afford essential ite...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the June 29 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

SPECIAL PURPOSE PARK

The board approved the purchase of 38 acres on the Appomattox River for use as a s...

Having project-ready industrial site was critical to Chesterfield landing LEGO

^{The LEGO Group plans to build a precision manufacturing facility on 340 acres at Meadowville Technology Park.}

When the LEGO Group began looking for a location to construct its new U.S.-based plant, Chesterfield had an ideal site to offer: a 340-acre parcel...

Life of Service: Gregory Pays It Forward Through 4-H

^{Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee Sarah Gregory}

Sarah Gregory has always had a soft spot for volunteering – it’s what she loves about living in Chesterfield County. 

“My whole life has been associated with 4-H and...

Relentless group of Ettrick residents played key role in keeping train station in South Chesterfield

^{Passengers at the Ettrick station prepare to board an Amtrak train heading northbound.}

The nearly 70-year-old train station in the South Chesterfield village of Ettrick is slated for a much-needed facelift, with more than $14 million in federal, state and ...

CERT fosters culture of preparedness, trains residents to assist neighbors in time of crisis

^{Chesterfield CERT members provide first aid to a "patient" during a training exercise.}

Spawned by the remnants of Hurricane Florence, multiple tornadoes touched down in Chesterfield in September 2018, resulting in one fatality and causing extensi...

Fallen Soldiers Honored During Chesterfield's 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony

Chesterfield County’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony, which is sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), was held on Monday, May 30 at the county’s Historic 1917 Courthouse Green on Iron Bridge Road.

Chesterfield residents of all a...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the May 26 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

POWHITE PARKWAY EXTENSION PHASE II

The board voted to appropriate $8 million for Phase II of t...

Board of Supervisors Approves Upper Magnolia Green Zoning Cases

After months of community input, which culminated with a pair of public hearings Thursday night, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors approved both zoning cases that will guide development of the 2,400-acre Upper Magnolia Green property.

The board voted 3...

'Learn to Swim' closes gaps in pool access, helps second-graders gain water safety skills

^{Over the past seven years, thousands of second-graders have learned water safety skills through SwimRVA's program.} 

As we come to the end of National Water Safety Month, the statistics are sobering:

* 70% of Black children and 66% of Black adults d...

Magnolia Grange's bicentennial celebration kicks off May 21 with Mayfaire Festival

^{Magnolia Grange was purchased by Chesterfield in 1984 and opened to the public two years later as a historic house museum.} 

Constructed in 1822 by William Winfree, a stately white Federal period home once was the crown jewel of a sprawling Chester...

Chesterfield residents may vote in different precincts beginning in November

Chesterfield’s magisterial redistricting plan has been finalized, as well as its remedy for voting precinct splits that were created by the magisterial redistricting and changes to the county’s congressional and state legislative district boundaries made ...

Statement from Chesterfield Commissioner of the Revenue Jenefer Hughes

This is a statement from Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue Jenefer Hughes regarding the increase in vehicle tax bills from 2021 to 2022. 

The Commissioner of the Revenue is a constitutional officer who is elected and operates indepen...

With vehicle assessments rising, Chesterfield implements sweeping personal property tax relief

^{Chesterfield made more than 14,000 older vehicles fully exempt from personal property taxes this year.}

Under normal circumstances, most vehicles depreciate over time. But the same market forces that are driving up the cost of residential property also have...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the April 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

NEW TAX PAYMENT KIOSKS

Chesterfield Treasurer Rebecca Longnaker announced that her office is...

Chesterfield's Child Advocacy Center promotes healing for kids, families in crisis

^{Full-time staff at Chesterfield's Child Advocacy Center are (left to right) Lisa Johnston, Jenelle Beverly and Carolyn Kelley}

There’s a rainbow-colored mat just outside the front door inscribed with the words “Everyone is welcome.” The lobby is painted sky...

Chesterfield Planning Commission votes in favor of proposed Upper Magnolia Green rezoning

Sixteen months after the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority purchased the sprawling Upper Magnolia Green property with permission and funding from the Board of Supervisors, and following a series of community meetings, the county’s Plan...

Proposed Spring Rock Green redevelopment next step in revitalization of eastern Route 60 gateway

^{Spring Rock Green shopping center is located at the intersection of Route 60 and Chippenham Parkway}

Following unanimous approval by the Chesterfield Planning Commission, the proposed redevelopment of an underutilized shopping center at the intersection of ...

Historic investments have positioned Chesterfield as a regional leader in teacher pay

Chesterfield’s historic investment in teacher compensation last year had a significant, and immediate, positive impact on its competitive position within the region.

By allocating $23 million in the fiscal year 2022 budget to implement a new pay plan, Ches...

Home escape plan critical to getting you and your family out of a fire quickly and safely

If you were awakened at 2:30 a.m. by the sound of smoke alarms activating, would you know how to get yourself and all family members quickly and safely out of a burning house?

If the answer is “no,” you need to have a plan.

“When you hear the smoke alarm go...

Chesterfield's budget makes major investment in compensation for public safety, school employees

^{Chesterfield Police Department}

The fiscal year 2023 budget that will be voted on by the Board of Supervisors at its April 6 meeting is devoted primarily to the recruitment and retention of a high-quality workforce – particularly the thousands of front-line...

Chesterfield submits additional redistricting information to Virginia's attorney general

^{Approved County Redistricting Map}

Chesterfield has submitted additional information to the Virginia Attorney General’s Office regarding the countywide redistricting plan approved by the Board of Supervisors last November.

The board adopted a redistricting p...

Through new welcome center, YMCA aspires to fill resource gaps and foster community connections

^{Adam Foster (left), executive director of the Manchester Family Y, and Lisa Ramirez, senior vice president of community impact for the Greater Richmond YMCA, outside the Chesterfield facility's new welcome center}

It’s natural for Lisa Ra...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the March 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED BUDGET, LOCAL TAX RATES

Chesterfield residents got opportunities to addres...

Breaking down the differences between a capital improvement program and a bond referendum

^{The new Midlothian fire station is under construction at the intersection of Route 60 and Charter Colony Parkway}

With Chesterfield planning for its next bond referendum in November, there have been questions about the purpose of such a referendum and how i...

Chesterfield introduces action plan to help Skinquarter landfill, Virginia DEQ remediate odor

^{Chesterfield resident Carol Cornwell (left) speaks at a March 8 community meeting hosted by Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll (right)}

Amid ongoing citizen concerns about odors generated by the Skinquarter construction demolition debris landfill, Ch...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the March 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s work session and business meeting: 

FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET

Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey presented his proposed fiscal y...

Chesterfield unveils largest tax relief package totaling $52M

^{Because of rising assessments, county administration has proposed cutting the real estate tax rate by 3 cents}

Mindful of the impact of inflation and rising property assessments on household finances, Chesterfield leaders remain intentional in their efforts...

Chesterfield seeking to diversify tax base, reduce reliance on residential assessments

^{Niagara Bottling's highly automated plant in Meadowville Technology Park is one of Chesterfield's top commercial taxpayers}

Over the past 40-plus years, thousands of people have voted with their feet by relocating to Chesterfield County, c...

Proposed bond referendum package includes $540 million in county, schools capital projects

^{Chester Fire Station 1 is slated to be replaced with a larger building that can accommodate modern fire apparatus} 

Postponed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chesterfield’s budget staff has submitted a slate of county and school capital...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

PROPERTY TAX RATE REDUCTION

The board authorized advertisement of Chesterfield&rs...

Discover Pleasant View School, a historic landmark and artifact of segregation-era education

^{Pleasant View School, the last remaining Black elementary school still owned by Chesterfield County} 

The one-room schoolhouse sits on the south side of River Road, about a mile and a half from the entrance to Eppington Plantation and 60 feet east ...

Local development regulations protect environment in Upper Swift Creek Watershed

^{Swift Creek Reservoir supplies about 20% of Chesterfield's drinking water} 

In 1997, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors adopted a set of stringent regulations for land development northwest of the Swift Creek Reservoir to control stormw...

Collaboration with local college aids Chesterfield's pursuit of advanced manufacturing jobs

^{Semiconductor manufacturing is one example of the clean, high-tech jobs Chesterfield is pursuing} 

Ted Raspiller grew up in Aurora, Ill., a blue-collar city outside Chicago where most young men graduated from high school and immediately went to wor...

Rising property assessments not solely a Chesterfield phenomenon

^{Chesterfield's Ashley Forest subdivision}

Following one of the busiest years on record in Chesterfield’s red-hot housing market, 2022 real estate assessments increased by an average of 12% countywide.

That’s three to four times higher than in a typical year....

State official: Upper Magnolia Green property potentially 'transformative'

^{Jason El Koubi, interim president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership}

How attractive is Chesterfield’s Upper Magnolia Green West property to advanced manufacturers? Even in a “raw” state – forested, with no utility infrastructure or pr...

Police Activities League helps Chesterfield foster positive relationships between officers, youth

^{Police Activities League youth bowling league}

On a frigid Saturday morning in early January, when they could have been home enjoying a leisurely day off, about a dozen members of the Chesterfield Police Department instead were at Uptown Alley serving as co...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief roundup of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

ROUTE 60 TRANSIT PILOT

The board adopted a resolution of support for extending a GR...

In Upper Magnolia Green, Chesterfield sees pathway to funding Powhite Parkway Extension

^{Motorists travel southbound on Powhite Parkway in Chesterfield}

The extension of Powhite Parkway to Hull Street Road has been on Chesterfield County’s thoroughfare plan since 1989, but the project’s cost – currently estimated a...

Jay Stegmaier remembered as 'genuine, caring' leader who was committed to public service

^{Jay Stegmaier speaks at a Black History Month event in 2016}

Jay Stegmaier began his career with Chesterfield County in 1979 as a budget analyst. Even as he was promoted to increasingly senior positions over the next 37 years, culminating with a 9-year stin...

Upper Magnolia Green property vital to Chesterfield's future

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority purchased the 2,057-acre Upper Magnolia Green property for $13 million in December 2020 as an investment in the county’s future.

With demand for housing...

Planning, preparation and teamwork critical to Chesterfield's winter weather response

^{Many areas of Chesterfield received 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet Sunday, creating slick road conditions}

The winter storm that hit Chesterfield County on Sunday came as no surprise to Jess Robison. It literally had been on her radar for the past week.

As ...

Fall Line Trail Seen as Game-Changer for Eastern Chesterfield

Following a flurry of major funding commitments last month, momentum is building behind a regional infrastructure project that could bring much-needed commercial investment to two Chesterfield communities.

On Dec. 3, the Central Virginia Transportation Aut...

New board chair: 2022 a 'watershed year' for Chesterfield

Calling this “a watershed year for Chesterfield citizens,” Clover Hill District Supervisor Chris Winslow took the gavel for the first time Wednesday evening after being chosen by his colleagues to serve as chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2022.

“We wi...

Rent relief program averts evictions for Chesterfield tenants, landlords

Miguel Solla bought a house in Chesterfield County in 2006, shortly after the U.S. Army transferred him from California to Richmond, as an investment in his family’s future.

When Solla received another transfer order three years later, selling the house wa...

2021: The Year in Review

While COVID remained part of our collective vocabulary this year, the global pandemic didn’t stop Chesterfield County from moving forward in several key areas. Fueled by a vibrant local economy that continues to outperform the region, state and nation, Ch...

Real estate rate reduction highlights sweeping tax relief measures

^{Midlothian's Hallsley subdivision}

A comprehensive package of local tax relief is coming to Chesterfield County residents and businesses next year.

At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement of Chesterfield’s maximum real est...

Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Dec. 15 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief roundup of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO REALLOCATE SURPLUS FUNDS

Following a public hearing, the board voted in ...

Board of Supervisors to vote on budget amendments, allocate surplus

Record sales tax collections, conservative budgeting and federal COVID-19 relief funding were key factors that helped Chesterfield County end fiscal year 2021 with a historic $106 million operating surplus.

 At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Board of Su...

Across the Board, Chesterfield Receives High Marks

We could use this space to toot our own horn about how Chesterfield is an exceptional place to live, work and play. But it’s so much more meaningful when others do it for us.

Over the past three months, several national organizations have reaffirmed Cheste...

Redistricting: Separating Fact from Fiction

^{Approved County Redistricting Map}

Over the past few weeks, some Chesterfield residents have expressed concerns about both the magisterial redistricting plan that was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 17 and the process by which the county develo...

Zoning 101: Navigating the Process

^{Element at Stonebridge Development Plan}

Few of the Chesterfield County’s regulatory powers generate more public attention than its authority to determine what can be built and where. And yet, there are many misconceptions about the zoning process...

October 27 Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Oct. 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

Redistricting Public Hearing

The board received citizen input during a public hearing on the co...

From Setbacks to Comebacks: Bermuda Estates Residents Experience A Greater Feel of Home

^{Bonnie Newton, Bermuda Estates resident}

Infested with termites, to the point that she once fell through its thin plywood floor, the problems with Bonnie Newton’s 40-year-old trailer weren’t merely cosmetic. It had become a health and sa...

River City Rising: Chesterfield Outlines Vision for Sportsplex, Genito/288 Corridor

^{Lacrosse players compete at River City Sportsplex.}

Since it was acquired by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) in 2016, River City Sportsplex has become the linchpin of the county’s thriving sports tourism sector – generating millions of...

Chesterfield County Expands Early Voting Locations

In the wake of record voter turnout last November and overhauls to the state’s voting processes, Chesterfield is making it easier for residents to cast their ballots this fall. 

Following changes to Virginia...

Chesterfield to Build Two New Middle Schools a Year Early

^{Board of Supervisors and School Board Joint Meeting on Sept. 8, 2021}

Facing a sudden, sharp economic downturn related to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, and with lingering uncertainty over its duration and severity, the Chesterfield County Board of Su...

Woof and Wag in Chesterfield

Looking for something fun to do with your furry friend in Chesterfield County? Many restaurants, stores and local shops welcome dogs, allowing you to spend even more quality time with your furriest of friends.

If you’re planning on ta...

Adaptive Reuse of the Old Matoaca Elementary School Building

On Thursday, Oct. 13, Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll hosted a community meeting to solicit feedback on an initial concept for the adaptive reuse of the old Matoaca Elementary School building and surrounding grounds. The 11-acre facility and pro...

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful - Troop 2860 - November 2022

On a chilly fall evening, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, the Keep Chesterfield Beautiful (KCB) team met with 12 members and leaders of Troop 2860 to discuss litter prevention, recycling and volunteerism in their community. Scouts working towards their Citizensh...

Greenleigh Mobile Home Park - Home Repair Workshop - November 2022

On Saturday Nov. 5, 2022, Community Enhancement partnered with Chesterfield Building Inspection and project:HOMES to conduct a home repair workshop for the residents living in Greenleigh Mobile Home Park. As a result of a listening session conducted by Ch...

FY24 CDBG and HOME Funds Application

Chesterfield County receives allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding and through an annual application process, awards the funding to nonprofit organizations or governmental departments that ...

Ettrick Landing Groundbreaking - October 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Chesterfield County and the nonprofit Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (MWCLT) cohosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the future Ettrick Landing, a 10-unit single-family subdivision that is being developed to create affordable home...

Shady Hill Community Cleanup - October 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, Community Enhancement partnered with Chesterfield Police’s community engagement unit, Cornerstone Revitalization Center and Shady Hill Manufactured Home Community management and residents to organize a community cleanup. Reside...

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful - Chester United Methodist Church

Fall is a great time to get out and pick up litter that has accumulated over the hot summer months! Thank you to Chester United Methodist Church for coordinating a cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Youth Leader Gordon Morris worked with Keep Chesterfield...

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful - Stonebridge Plaza Signs

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful (KCB) partnered with Environmental Engineering perform maintenance on two street signs at Stonebridge Plaza. The signs are named after service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Learn more about how Cheste...

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful - April 2022 Volunteers

Thank you to our volunteers for picking up litter and keeping Chesterfield a beautiful place to live! The month started off with a successful litter cleanup by the Office of Constituent Services. Volunteers and the Keep Chesterfield Beautiful (KCB) team w...

Keep Chesterfield Beautiful - April 2022 Outreach

The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful (KCB) team participated in multiple community events in the county during April 2022. Events were held at Swift Creek Presbyterian Church, Salem Church Middle School, Providence Middle School and Falling Creek Ironworks. St...

Rodriguez Cleanup - April 2022

On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Community Enhancement partnered with Route One Association for Revitalization (ROAR) and the Mid-Cities Civic Association to organize a community cleanup. Residents of Mid-Cities placed unwanted bulky items to the curb for dis...

Mid-Cities Community Cleanup - April 2022

On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Community Enhancement partnered with Route One Association for Revitalization (ROAR) and the Mid-Cities Civic Association to organize a community cleanup. Residents of Mid-Cities placed unwanted bulky items to the curb for dis...

Executive Recruitment for the Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Department of Information Systems Technology (IST) provides information technology services to the county in support of the county's strategic goals and objectives. IST is a full-service technology provider and focuses on partnering with customers to ...

Families First, Infant & Toddler Connection Launches 10th Annual Diaper Drive

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First

Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield

March 1, 2023

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA --- Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant, and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield are seeking the co...

Watch State of the County

County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey divulged the recipe for what he called the county’s “secret sauce” for success in his seventh State of the County address Dec. 14 during the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce’s final monthly luncheon of 2022.

This Week In Chesterfield

Communications and Media

Date: March 20, 2023

Here's a list of links and more information related to items from This Week In Chesterfield:

Watch This Week In Chesterfield on our YouTube Channel.

Links:

Spring Break Camps from Parks and Recreation

Throu...

New Fire Station 8 Construction

Replacement of the new Fire Station 8 is underway - view updated construction photos of the new fire station.

CCPL Launches Oral History Project

Chesterfield County Public Library

Nov. 11, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) has launched Chesterfield Remembers, an oral history project to collect and share stories about the people, places and events of Ch...

New Midlothian Library Construction

Replacement of the new Midlothian Library is underway - view updated construction photos of the new library.

Board of Supervisors to Meet March 22

Board of Supervisors

March 17, 2023

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room (10001 Iron Bridge Road).

The online comment form is available for citizens to ...

Chesterfield Offering Free Medication Disposal Pouches, Locking Storage Bags This Spring

Mental Health Support Services

March 13, 2023

Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic and this spring Chesterfield County is once again promoting the proper disposal and storage of expired or unused medications through its “Don’t ...

Board of Supervisors to Meet March 8

Board of Supervisors

March 3, 2023

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, March 8, starting with a work session at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration Building (9901 Lori Road) and then an evening session that will ...

Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller to Hold Community Conversations

Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller will be hosting a series of community conversations with Midlothian District residents. Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss sol...

Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle to Hold Community Conversations

Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle will be hosting a series of community conversations with Bermuda District residents. Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts about topics or issues in the community, and discuss solutions.

T...

Families First, Infant & Toddler Connection Launches 10th Annual Diaper Drive

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First

Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesterfield

March 1, 2023

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA --- Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant, and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield are seeking the co...

Six Chesterfield High School Seniors Recognized with Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarships

Feb. 17, 2023

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools, in partnership with Virginia State University, presented six local high school seniors with Leadership for the 21^st Century scholarships today, Feb. 17, dur...

Board of Supervisors Hosting Meetings on FY2024 Budget

Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors

Feb. 16, 2023

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Members of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will host a series of community meetings next month focused on the proposed FY2024 budget. 

The meetin...

My Chesterfield Academy Accepting Applications for 2023 Session

Citizen Information and Resources

Feb. 10, 2023

In partnership with the Asian and Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (ALSACV), the county is accepting applications through Friday, March 3 for this year’s installment o...

Chesterfield Again Earns National Honor from Top Workplaces

Human Resources

Jan. 6, 2023

TopWorkplaces.com has for the second year in a row tabbed Chesterfield County among its honorees as a Top Workplaces USA National Award winner. 

The county was among the Top 100 employers out of more than 300 o...

Feb. 15 Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Potential Moseley Elementary Pedestrian Connector

Jan. 30, 2023

Board of Supervisors

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll will host a community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Moseley Elementary School to discuss a potential pedestrian bridge and trail connection from Jones ...

New Citizen Tax Portal Available to Chesterfield Residents, Businesses

Commissioner of the Revenue

Jan. 9, 2023

Chesterfield County and Commissioner of the Revenue Jenefer Hughes are excited to announce the official opening of the county’s new Citizen Tax Portal.

For those in Chesterfield who need to apply f...

Board of Supervisors elects Carroll, Ingle to serve in leadership roles this year

Jan. 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA. -- Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll was elected by his fellow board members Wednesday evening to serve as chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors through the end of 2023.

Carroll, a r...

Chesterfield Fire and EMS to Dedicate New Midlothian Station 5

Fire and EMS

Dec. 5, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield Fire and EMS will dedicate the new Midlothian Fire Station No. 5 during a ceremony Monday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.

The public is invited to attend. Parking is available at Winfree Church, 13617 Midl...

Dr. Mark S. Miller Sworn In As Midlothian District Supervisor

Board of Supervisors

Nov. 16, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Following last week’s General Election, Mark S. Miller, Ph.D. was sworn in Wednesday morning as the new Midlothian District representative on the Chesterfield Board of Supervis...

Chesterfield Recognizes National Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 13-19

Internal Audit

Nov. 14, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — In honor of National Fraud Awareness Week, which takes place Nov. 13-19 this year, Chesterfield is bringing awareness to its Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline (804-318-8000) and is encouraging c...

CCPL Launches Oral History Project

Chesterfield County Public Library

Nov. 11, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) has launched Chesterfield Remembers, an oral history project to collect and share stories about the people, places and events of Ch...

Chesterfield Voters Overwhelmingly Support Bond Plan

Nov. 10, 2022

County Administration

Voters in Chesterfield have overwhelmingly approved the Community Facilities Bond Plan, formally authorizing the county to move forward with the capital improvement projects.

As part of the Nov. 8 General Electio...

Chesterfield Receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 37th Year

Oct. 27, 2022

Budget and Management

Once again, Chesterfield County has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with the group’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. 

The award represents a signi...

Chesterfield to Dedicate Enon Library Building in Honor of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker

Oct. 14, 2022

Chesterfield County Public Library

On Friday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., Chesterfield will hold a ceremony at Enon Library dedicating the building in honor of the late Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, a pastor, humanitarian, theologian and cultural historian wh...

Chesterfield, Maggie Walker Community Land Trust to Break Ground on Ettrick Landing Project

Oct. 12, 2022

Community Enhancement

Chesterfield and the nonprofit Maggie Walker Community Land Trust will cohost a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, for a first-of-its-kind residential project in the South Chesterfield village of Et...

Chesterfield Named a GFOA Triple Crown Winner for FY2020

Oct. 11, 2022

Accounting/Budget and Management

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has named Chesterfield County as a 2020 Triple Crown winner.

The GFOA Triple Crown designation recognizes governments ...

Chesterfield’s Fleet Named One of Nation’s Best For Green Initiatives

Chesterfield County’s Fleet Services Division has been named the 42^nd best Green Fleet in the nation by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), which is the county’s highest ranking ever and the third time in four years that it has made t...

Early Voting Begins This Friday, Sept. 23

Ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election, Chesterfield voters will be able to begin submitting their early voting ballots in person starting tomorrow, Sept. 23, at the Registrar’s Office (9848 Lori Road).

Early voting at the Registrar’s Office will b...

Chesterfield County Airport to Host Open House and Movie Night Under the Stars Oct. 1

The Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport invites the community to attend its first-ever Open House and Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. 

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Walt Disney’s “Planes” (PG) will be shown on a large mo...

Communications and Media to launch new weekly segment called This Week In Chesterfield

The Department of Communications and Media is launching a new weekly video segment called This Week In Chesterfield, which will highlight things to do around the county.

Each Monday, the one- to two-minute video will point residents to t...

Chesterfield to Host 2022 Community Cup

Sept. 1, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Cancelled for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique event will bring Richmond-area first responders back together with members of the region’s multicultural community on the soccer field.

On Oc...

Chesterfield to Host Community Meeting on Roseland Project

August 31, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA -- Fourteen years after it was rezoned as a master-planned community with a mix of residential and commercial uses, Chesterfield’s Department of Planning is seeking citizen input on a document that would guide future...

Chesterfield To Break Ground On New Midlothian Library

Chesterfield County Public Library

Aug. 30, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Library will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Midlothian Library (521 Coalfield Road) on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at ...

Chesterfield Takes Home Five VACo Achievement Awards

County Administration

Aug. 11, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — This week the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)  named Chesterfield County as the recipient of five 2022 Achievement Awards, including the program’s highest rec...

County, School Officials Unveil 2022 Bond Referendum

County AdministrationBudget and Management

July 28, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County government and school officials presented a planned bond referendum package and fielded questions from assembled media during a joint news confe...

Chesterfield Names New Director of Accounting

Accounting

July 27, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — After more than two decades of service to Chesterfield, including the past 20 months as assistant director of accounting, Consuela Y. Wilson has been promoted to lead the county’s Accoun...

Vera Sworn in as General Registrar and Director of Elections

General Registrar

July 25, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Missy Vera was sworn in Monday morning as Chesterfield’s new general registrar and director of elections.

Vera had held the position on an acting basis since March, when Constance Hargrove resigned to...

Planning Department Recognized by Virginia APA for Rockwood Special Focus Area Plan

Planning Department

July 19, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Department of Planning has received the 2022 Old Dominion Innovative Approaches Award from the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for its groundbrea...

Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Offers Well Water Testing

Cooperative Extension

July 13, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Private water sources like wells and springs are unregulated in Virginia, but Chesterfield is offering homeowners an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water.&...

Tara Carroll sworn in as interim Midlothian District supervisor

Board of Supervisors

June 30, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Tara Carroll was sworn in Thursday morning as the Midlothian District’s interim representative on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors.

Accompanied by her family, Carroll took the oath of office d...

Communications and Media Wins Six 2022 Hermes Awards

Communications and Media

June 10, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  The Chesterfield County Department of Communications and Media took home six honors in the 16^th Annual Hermes Creative Awards, which were announced recently.

Among the 6,500...

Upcoming Community Meeting to Focus on Outdoor Advertising Signs

Planning Department

June 1, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  The Chesterfield County Planning Department will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 14 to present information about potential changes to the county’s zoning ordi...

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights DSS Launches New Child Care Initiative

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services

June 1, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services (DSS) is launching new effort this month to help connect families and child...

Chesterfield Provides Grace Period on 2022 Personal Property Taxes

Treasurer's Office

May 16, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — In response to challenging economic conditions, Chesterfield County announced Monday that it is granting a grace period for payment of 2022 personal property taxes through July 29.

Personal property t...

Chesterfield Trio Inducted Into Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame

Aging and Disability Services

May 13, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Three Chesterfield residents were inducted into the county’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony Thursday afternoon. Sarah Gregory, Mary Katterfield...

Chesterfield County Recognized For 15 NACo Achievement Awards

County Administration

May 13, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County recently received 15 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). These awards recognize the ways that local governments are providing better,...

Fifty-one acres of land to be protected at Ware Bottom Church

Parks and Recreation

May 12, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  Some 51 acres of in Chesterfield County will now be protected thanks to a conversation easement recorded by the county and the Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) in order to...

Chesterfield Residents Have Several Options For Tax Payments

Treasurer's Office

May 6, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  In an effort to make the payment process easier than ever, Chesterfield County’s Treasurer’s Office is offering a host of options this spring for resid...

Step Back in Time at Mayfaire Festival to Celebrate Magnolia Grange’s Bicentennial

Parks and Recreation and Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

May 6, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — On Saturday, May 21, Magnolia Grange will kick off its bicentennial celebration with a Mayfaire Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the front...

Registration is Open for Grass Roots and Learn Your Landscape Programs

Cooperative Extension Office

May 5, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  Back by popular demand, the Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension Office is gearing up for spring and summer with a pair of programs aimed at helping residents get th...

Chesterfield Cuts Ribbon on New Stratton Park Connector Trail

Transportation Department and Parks and Recreation

May 3, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  Today, the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Transportation departments held a ribbon cutting at Stratton Park (5201 Ridgedale Parkway) t...

2022 Chesterfield Community Champions Recognized

Citizen Information and Resources

April 29, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Six different individuals/groups were recognized by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors during its April 27 meeting as being Chesterfield Community Champion winner...

North Courthouse Library Trails Wins 2022 Environmental Award

Transportation Department

April 14, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  The North Courthouse Library Connector Trail was among 13 winners announced recently by Governor Glenn Youngkin as recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Environment...

Community Services Board Honors Local Partners of Mental Health Support Services Department

Mental Health Support Services

April 1, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Last week, the Chesterfield Community Services Board (CSB) presented partnership awards to county employees and community members who have enriched the work of the Department o...

Local Congressional Reps Help Secure Funding For Chesterfield

Intergovernmental Relations

March 31, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  With the recent passage and signing of the FY2022 omnibus appropriations package, Congressional representatives Donald McEachin (4th District) and Abigail Spanberger (7...

Chesterfield Wins VEMA’s Adam Ward Public Information Excellence Award

Communications and Media

March 29, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County’s Communications and Media Department has been named the recipient of the 2022 Adam Ward Public Information Excellence Award by the Virginia Emergency Management Associati...

Citizens’ Advisory Committee Supports Proposed FY23 Budget

Budget and Management Department

March 22, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Members of Chesterfield’s Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) have endorsed the county administrator’s proposed fiscal year 2023 budget,...

Delayed Opening for Chesterfield County Government Offices on Tuesday

Chesterfield County Communications and Media 

Jan. 3, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Because of inclement weather, Chesterfield County Government offices will open at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.  

Visitors are as...

Chesterfield Health District Encourages Residents to Use VaccineFinder.Org to Find COVID-19 Vaccine

With the increase of the widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and the goal to vaccinate as many people as possible, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is encouraging residents to use VaccineFinder.org to ...

Mental Health Support Services Phone Numbers

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is here for you and your loved ones during this unprecedented time. Please reach MHSS by calling:

• Department Line – 804-748-1227 – For general questions regarding MHSS programs and services.
• Main Intake Line – 804-768-7...

Sign Up to Receive COVID-19 Text Notifications

Chesterfield County recently launched an anonymous COVID-19 text notification system to provide residents with updates from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Chesterfield Health District (CHD) and Chesterfield County Government on the COVID-19 pande...

Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard

The Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard provides visualizations of data regarding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts specific to Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Health District.

Human Services 2021-2022 Annual Report

Learn more about the accomplishments of Human Services departments during 2021-2022.

All fields are open

As of 4 p.m. on Monday, March 20, all baseball/softball fields are open.

Egg Hunts and More at Parks

On Saturday, April 1, join the Easter Bunny for egg hunts and more fun.

• Bensley Park, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road, noon - 4 p.m.: Join the Ride On Cannon Foundation and Parks and Recreation for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Extravaganza. Meet the Ea...

Are Leprechauns Visiting the Parks?

Work for Us

Trail Closure at Dutch Gap Conservation Area

A portion of the loop trail at Dutch Gap Conservation Area will be closed from Sept. 15, 2022 until April 1, 2023. See map of trail closures and signage.

Trail users will still be able to access the peninsula by hiking clockwise on the trail. Trail users h...

Host a Japanese Youth this Summer

Bikeways and Trails Plan Presentation

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Planning Department staff Drew Noxon and Greg Allen led a discussion about bikeways and trails during the Planning Commission’s afternoon work session. View the meeting video (bikeways and trails begins at timestamp 09:01) and p...

Submit an Application Using the ELM Portal

The Chesterfield County Community Development Division offers the Enterprise Land Management (ELM) Citizen Access Portal which handles functions across departments for planning, zoning and development, permitting and inspections, utility connections and c...

Planning Commission Public Comment Form

Use the online public comment form for Planning Commission public hearings.

Community Development Building

The Community Development Customer Service Center, located on the first floor of the Community Development building, is open to the public. Customer Service Center staff will be available to assist walk in customers. The Customer Service Center is staffed...

22AV0014 - Sours Administrative variance for family division

Current Status

Application Review

View administrative variance case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

7.9 foot variance to the required 40 foot side yard setback for an existing dwelling.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

C...

22AV0012 - Retaining Wall Setback Exception

Current Status

Application Review

View administrative variance case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

Requesting a variance to the required setback for a constructed retaining wall. Please find the enclosed letter outlining the findings fo...

23SE0002 - Donell & Beverley Webb (Special Exception for Beauty Shop)

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing (6/7/2023)

View Board of Zoning Appeals case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

Gifted Hands Beauty Shop special exception for a beauty shop at 4825 Newbys Mill Terrace has expired...

22VA0014 - Zoe Elston (Variance for No Public Road Frontage)

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing (4/5/2023)

View Board of Zoning Appeals case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

A variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes in an Agr...

23VA0001 - Kia Y. Brooks (Variance for no public road frontage)

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing (4/5/2023)

View Board of Zoning Appeals case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes.

• No addition...

23VA0002 - Karen Brooks (Variance for No Public Road Frontage)

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing (4/5/2023)

View Board of Zoning Appeals case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

Variance to use a parcel of land which does not have 250' of road frontage for dwelling pur...

23MH0004 - Steven and Karen Morgan (Manufactured Home Permit Renewal)

Current Status

Application Review

View mobile home permit case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

Renewal of manufactured home permit Case 15SN0162 to permit a temporary manufactured home in a Residential (R-7) District.

• No additional docume...

23MH0002 - Steve Huffman- MH Renewal (16SN0108)

Current Status

Application Review

View mobile home permit case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Amy Somervell

Summary

#16SN0108 expired 11/18/22. Property owner wants to renew.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

Contact Us

Questions regarding thi...

23SN0025 - Wynwood Tract D Amendment

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/27/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Amendment of prior zoning case (Case 04SN0207) to modify the master plan, density, and a tract acreage limitation. Modification of zonin...

23SN0022 - Youngblood Properties Rezoning

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/27/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) plus Conditional Use Planned Development for an exception to the requirement for ...

23SN0021 - Ashbrook Amendment

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/27/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Amending Case 85SN0146 relative to residential parking requirements (surface treatments for driveways, minimum parking space size, and...

23SN0019 - Curry Second Dwelling

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use to permit a second dwelling plus conditional use planned development to permit exceptions for required setbacks and fence height (fo...

23SN0017 - RBHA Rezoning

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/27/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Neighborhood Office (O-1) to use an existing residential structure as an office.

• No additional docum...

23SN0016 - Cooke RV Storage

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (4/3/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to park a recreational vehicle outside of the rear yard.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

Contact Us

Qu...

23SN0013 - Kidd Pond Estates

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezone to R-15 to develop 29 single family residential lots.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this c...

23SN0012 - Martinko Two Family Dwelling

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (2/27/2023)

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use for a two-family dwelling. An addition to the house is proposed with a mother-in-law suite on the first floor with its...

23SN0011 - Farmer - Second Dwelling

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

View zoning case status descriptions.

Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional Use for Second Dwelling.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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23SN0010 - Courtyards of Manchester

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements to pe...

23SN0008 - Astrid Gaskins - CU for Bookstore and Art Studio

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to allow a private school (pottery studio and lessons, sewing lessons, and ESL classes) and a bookstore in conjunction with a chur...

23SN0006 - Whaley Two Family Dwelling and Setback Exception

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional Use to permit a two-family dwelling (an addition to the house is proposed) plus Conditional Use Planned Development for exceptions to ...

23SN0004 - Magnolia Crossing Amendment

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Amendment of prior zoning case (Case 19SN0602 ) to modify the development standards (including garages, driveways, recreational areas and focal po...

23SN0003 - Israel Family Day Care Home

Current Status

Community Meeting (3/28/2023)

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use to permit a family day care home.

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, a virtual community meeting will be held to discuss pending Zoning C...

23SN0002 - Hoober Kubota

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezone from General Industrial (I-2) District to General Industrial (I-2) District with conditional use planned development for exceptions to develo...

22SN0160 - Weaver (Buffer reduction)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee 

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

CUPD to allow Buffer reduction.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0159 - Poore Second Dwelling

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to permit a second dwelling.

• CPC Hearing Documents 3/21/2023

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22SN0157 - Sabry Two Family Dwelling

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional Use for a two-family dwelling.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0156 - Noodles and Co. Amend Case 85SN0002

Current Status

Community Meeting

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Amendment of Case 85SN0002 relative to the textual statement to add a permitted use (freestanding fast food restaurant with a drive-in pick-up window)

On Fe...

22SN0155 - Benton Woods

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/13/2023)

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

A and R-7 to R-12 with CUPD for Ord Exceptions to develop 103 Single family lots.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

Con...

22SN0154 - Sales Tree Service Business from the Home

Current Status

Community Meeting

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use to permit a business from the home (tree service).

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0153 - Bush Boat Parking Exception

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use to park a recreational vehicle outside of the rear yard.

• CPC Hearing Documents 3/21/2023

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22SN0152- Salguero Tree Service Business from the Home

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional Use to permit a business from the home (tree service).

• CPC Hearing Documents 3/21/2023

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22SN0151 - Lawing Drive Rezoning for Garage

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Rezone from Neighborhood Business (C-2) District to Agricultural (A) District with conditional use planned development for exceptions to front and...

22SN0150 - Sodhi (Two Family Dwelling at Sikh Gurdwara of Richmond)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional Use to permit two family dwelling.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0149 - Williams-Patterson Family Day Care Home

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to permit a family day care home.

• CPC Hearing Documents 3/21/2023

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22SN0147 - Rockwood Park

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (3/13/2023)

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A), Corporate Office (O-2) and Community Business (C-3) to Community Business (C-3) with a conditional use t...

22SN0143 - Pickett Avenue Rezoning for Former Matoaca Fire Station

Current Status

Community Meeting

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Community Business (C-3) to permit the reuse or redevelopment of the former Matoaca Fire Station.

On February 16, 2023, a v...

22SN0141 - Everette Eads - Amend Case 09SN0201 (Expand beauty salon)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Morris

Summary

Amend previously approved Conditional Use to allow the continued operation of a two-chair beauty salon.

On February 15, 2023, a virtual community m...

22SN0138 - TownePlace Suites Chester

Current Status

Technical Review Committee 

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use planned development to modify the development standards for a proposed hotel on the property, including the reduction of p...

22SN0137 - Stein Mart Multi-family Conversion

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning to C-3 with Conditional Use for Multi-Family and Conditional Use Planned Development for exceptions to ordinance requirements and developm...

22SN0133 - Old Bon Air Road RMF

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning to R-MF to permit a multi-family development.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0132 - Vergara (Loucks Two-Family Dwelling)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Architectural drawings show two (2) dwelling units under one roof with separate entrances/exits. Two-family dwelling.

• No additional documentation av...

22SN0131 - Coxendale Residential

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) and Residential (R-7) to Residential (R-12) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions for ordin...

22SN0129 - Boodram (Commercial Food Trucks Parking)

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional Use to permit the parking of two food trucks in an R-15 District.

• CPC Hearing Documents 3/21/2023

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22SN0128 - Perfect Cleaning Service, LLC Rezoning

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Marianne Pitts

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Neighborhood Office (O-1) to permit an office for a home cleaning business with conditional use planned develop...

22SN0126 - Chesterfield Utilities (New Centralia Water Tank)

Current Status

Community Meeting

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to permit an above ground utility structure (water storage tank) plus conditional use planned development for exceptions to height limitati...

22SN0120 - Brightpoint - Marcella at Charter Colony Apartments

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning to R-MF to permit multi-family development.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0119 - Whalon Transportation Service Business

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (Deferred to 3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to permit parking 5 vehicles on the property for a business from the home.

• CPC Hearing Docume...

22SN0113 - Meadows Residential at Route 1

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A), Community Business (C-3) and General Business (C-5) to Residential (R-MF) and Community Business (C-3) with a condit...

22SN0110 - Goolsby Avenue Rezoning for Proposed Dwelling

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) to permit a single-family dwelling on the Property. A waiver to connect to the public water and...

22SN0105 - Nikolaisen River Road Buffer Reduction

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (Deferred to 4/18/2023)

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Client is seeking a reduction in the required 50 FT buffer to a 35 FT buffer.

• CPC Hearing Documents 2/21/2023

C...

22SN0101 - Iron Mill Amendment for Age-Restricted Housing

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Amendment of prior zoning case (Case 05SN0164) to modify the master plan, permitted uses and density for the Iron Mill development. A 150 unit age-...

22SN0090 - Paddy's Bar Outdoor Public Address

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional use to permit outdoor public address system in conjunction with a restaurant use (Paddy's Bar).

• No additional documentation av...

22SN0089 - Thackers View

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements plus ...

22SN0087 - Patriot Towers at Gateway Centre

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Corporate Office (O-2) to Residential (R-MF) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions for ordinance requirement...

22SN0084 - UBC Marble & Granite

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezone from A to I-2 to permit a contractor shop and storage yard.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0082 - Moores Lake Amendment

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Amendment of prior zoning case (Case 21SN0697) to modify the master plan, uses, and development standards (including street trees, security for road...

22SN0081 - Skroback Buffer Reduction

Current Status

Community Meeting

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Conditional Use Planned Development to reduce a vegetative buffer.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0073 - Boy Scout Tract at Exter Mill Road

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to construct/extend a roadway on agriculturally zoned property as well as a modification of...

22SN0064 - Edwin and Brenmarie Mendoza

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Hearing (3/22/2023)

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Case Manager

Thomas Jenkins

Summary

Conditional use to park a recreational vehicle (boat) outside of the rear yard.

• Staff Report Chesterfield Planning Comm...

22SN0060 - DR Horton (Beach Winn Park)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee (Case on Hold)

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) to permit a single-family subdivision. Initial proposal includes up to 46 dwel...

22SN0056 - US Auto Center (Setback & Buffer Exceptions)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Thomas Jenkins

Summary

Conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to buffer and setback requirements for the existing development.

• No additional documentat...

22SN0044 - Old Otterdale Road Townhouses

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezone from Agriculture (A) to Residential Townhouses (R-TH) with conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirement...

22SN0035 - Douglas Sowers (Duval Road)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A), Residential (R-9 & R-12) to Residential (R-12) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions ...

22SN0032 - Douglas Sowers (Rountrey Phase 5)

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Hearing (Deferred to 1/2024)

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) with a conditional use to permit a neighborhood recreation...

22SN0030 - 4 Corners at Salisbury (Condos)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional use to permit multifamily (condominium) units. Initial proposal includes up to 20 dwelling units.

• No additional documentation available ...

22SN0026 - Deerhill Employment Facility

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Hearing (3/22/2023)

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-2 (General Industrial) with a conditional use to permit outside storage plus co...

22SN0022 - Reilley Family Day Care Home

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional use to permit a family day care home.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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22SN0012 - Royal Farms at Hull Street & Warbro Roads

Current Status

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Hearing (April 26, 2023)

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Amendment of prior zoning case (Case 16SN0565) to modify the access and road improvement requirements for a propose...

21SN0694 - Rose Ridge

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-88), a waiver to connect to the public water and wastewater systems, and exceptions to ordinance re...

21SN0686 - O'Reilly Townhomes at Hampton Farms Drive

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Owner would like to rezone the property to allow for office/retail on the western side and townhouses or multifamily on the eastern side.

• No addition...

21SN0681 - Ty's Hauling and Paving Incorporated

Current Status

Community Meeting (3/22/2023) 

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional use to permit outside storage (associated contractor's shop is located in the City of Richmond at another locatio...

21SN0680 - Preston Lloyd (Greenyard Res + Com)

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-MF) with a conditional use planned development to permit exceptions for uses, development standard...

21SN0678 - Lemont Madison

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Modify setback and buffer standards.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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21SN0674 - Gregoire Development Corp. D/B/A Covenant Building & Design

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

The applicant requests rezoning from A to R-15.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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21SN0661 - Edilberto C. Hernandez and Sylvia Lopez Perez

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Renewal of Case 15SN0561 to permit a tree service business from the home.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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21SN0630 - Shoppes at Harris Hill

Current Status

Technical Review Committee 

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

The applicant requests a rezoning of the Property to C-3 with proffered conditions and a CUPD for a conditional use and ordinance exceptio...

21SN0611 - A1 Precast Inc.

Current Status

Application Review

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Case Manager

Summer Hobson

Summary

Office and storage for a pre-cast concrete business.

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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20SN0579 - Midlothian Turnpike Commercial Rezoning

Current Status

Application Review

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Case Manager

Ryan Ramsey

Summary

Would also allow hotels and car washes on the expanded C-3 portion, and a fast-food restaurant on a portion of the existing C-2 portion.

• No additional docume...

20SN0568 - Destiny Christian Center, Jeffrey Hill

Current Status

Chesterfield Planning Commission Hearing (3/21/2023)

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

Conditional Use to permit a church in a Heavy Industrial (I-3) District. Continued use of existing office/warehouse build...

20SN0558 - Glenn White

Current Status

Application Review

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Case Manager

Joe Feest

Summary

A retail use is proposed on the site which will also allow for the continued occupancy of a historical residence.

• No additional documentation available at this...

20SN0545 - HMG Investments LLC; J. Mark Sowers

Current Status

Application Review

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Case Manager

Joe Feest

Summary

Exception to Code 18-70 for temporary wastewater pump station and CU for above ground pump station structure.

• Community Meeting Notice - Nov. 20, 2019 (PDF)
• Wel...

20SN0528 - Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (LaPrade Animal Adoption)

Current Status

Application Review (Case on Hold)

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Case Manager

Joe Feest

Summary

Animal adoption shelter

• No additional documentation available at this time.

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Locati...

19SN0626 - Brian Greene

Current Status

Technical Review Committee

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Case Manager

Harold Ellis

Summary

In Midlothian Magisterial District, Brian Greene requests renewal of zoning approval (Case 15SN0669) to permit a contractor’s shop and st...

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Jan. 12, 2023

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen on Jan. 7, 2023.

Jewel E. Foster, 4...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. England has been located. 

Jan. 9, 2023

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on January 9, 2023, at about 5:10 p.m.    

Tommy Cl...

Police Release Identity of Passenger Killed in Crash

Jan. 5, 2023

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 14000 block of Beach Road at about 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022.

Police said a Kia sedan was travel...

Police Release Identity of Pedestrian Killed in Crash

Jan. 5, 2023

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 6400 block of Route 1 just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.

Police said Manuel A. Gonzalez-Herna...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. Layne has been located.

Dec. 30, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on December 30, 2022, at about 1:10PM.    

Larry Layn...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Dec. 24, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 14000 block of Beach Road at about 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Police said that a Hyundai Sedan was traveli...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Dec. 24, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 6400 block of Route 1 just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Police said a pedestrian was running ...

Police Arrest Suspects During Online Chatting Operation

Dec. 21, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police Special Victims and Vice detectives conducted an online chatting operation that resulted in the arrest of six suspects on a total of 12 charges on Dec. 15.

During the operati...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

Dec. 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 10500 block of Queensway Court.

At about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, police were called t...

Police Release Identity of Pedestrian Killed in Crash

Dec. 7, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 7100 block of Midlothian Turnpike at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6. 2022.

Police said pedestrian was w...

Police Seek Missing Man

Dec. 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who has not been seen since Nov. 16, 2022.

Marcus James Johnson, 19, of the 2100 block of Esquire Road in Chesterfield, was reported missing by...

Police Seek Additional Victims of Sexual Assault Suspect

Dec. 5, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a man who sexually assaulted a woman on Dec. 1, 2022.

The investigation indicates that Leon Sykes Jr., 48, inappropriately touched an adult female resident at an...

Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash

Nov. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 9100 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Around 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, police said,...

Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Nov. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 9100 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Police said around 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 202...

Police Seek Missing Man

Nov. 22, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Nov. 21, 2022.

Daniel N. Anderson, 20, of the 2700 block of Amherst Ridge Loop, left his home on foot at about 12 p.m. on...

Police Seek Missing Juvenile

UPDATE: Max Taylor has been located and is safe. 

Nov. 22, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a juvenile male, who was last seen on November 21, 2022, at about 5:30 p.m.  &a...

Police Apprehend Suspect in Quadruple Homicide

Nov. 18, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have apprehended a suspect in relation to a quadruple homicide that occurred in the 4200 block of Laurel Oak Road just before 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. 

Just before 5 a.m. tod...

Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Nov. 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a shooting that occurred at the Cook Out restaurant at 8241 Midlothian Turnpike on July 31, 2022. 

At about 11:24 p.m...

Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

Nov. 11, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a man who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank branch at 10831 Midlothian Turnpike at about 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. No one was injured during the incident.

Police said the suspect a...

Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect

Nov. 9, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank located at 10831 Midlothian Turnpike at about 2:46 p.m. today. No one was injured during the incident. 

Police said a...

Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Nov. 7, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 12200 block of Chattanooga Plaza on Sunday, Nov. 6.

At about 6:58 p.m. on Nov. 6, police were called to the 12200 b...

Police Investigate Shooting

Nov. 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 12200 block of Chattanooga Plaza.

At about 6:58 p.m. on November 6, police were called to the 12200 block of Chattanooga Plaza for a rep...

Police Release Surveillance Video in Fatal Shooting

Nov. 2, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have released surveillance video in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 14000 block of North Carriage Lane at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. 

On Monday, police r...

Police Seek Missing Juvenile

UPDATE: Hailey Lenartowicz has been located and is safe.  Thank you.

Nov. 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a juvenile female who was last seen on October 31, 2022, at about 9 p.m.&nb...

Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Shooting

Oct. 31, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the 14000 block of North Carriage Lane at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. 

Police responded to a reported sh...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Oct. 31, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 14000 block of North Carriage Lane at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022. 

Police responded to a reported shoot...

Police Seek Robbery Suspect

Oct. 31, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven store located at 15840 Woods Edge Road at about 4:47 a.m. on Monday, October 31. No one was injured in the incident.

Police said a black...

Police Seek Robbery Suspect

Oct. 27, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Panera Bread located at 7104 Midlothian Turnpike at about 4:57 a.m. on Thursday, October 27. No one was injured in the incident.

Police ...

Police Seek Runaway Juvenile

UPDATE: Dontavious Jones has been located and is safe.  Thank you.

Oct. 20, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a runaway juvenile male who was last seen on October 20, 2022, at about 12:20 a....

Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Crash

Oct. 17, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in 7900 block of Midlothian Turnpike just before 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022.

Police said two pedestrians ...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Oct. 16, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in 7900 block of Midlothian Turnpike just before 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022.

Police said the driver of a 2014 K...

Police Investigate Shooting

Oct. 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 5400 block of Bordeaux Way on October 15.   

At about 12:05 a.m., police responded to a reported shooting.  ...

Man Arrested, Charged with Assaulting Juvenile

Oct. 10, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a former Chesterfield County Public Schools teacher in relation to the sexual assault of a juvenile female student.

Police said Yves G. Denton, 42, sex...

CCPD Continues 'In Memory Of' Campaign to Encourage Safe Driving

Oct. 7, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is continuing its "In Memory Of" campaign to encourage safe driving.

Today, the department is releasing a new video in memory of Jordan Barksdale, who...

Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

Oct. 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Courthouse Road and Dakins Drive at about 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Police said a 2007 ...

Police Seek Missing Woman

Oct. 5, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen on Sept. 17, 2022.

Sabrina Denise Bruce Simmons, 51, of the 1500 block of N. 31st Street in Richmond, was last seen by rela...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Oct. 5, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Courthouse Road and Dakins Drive at about 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Police said a 2007 Kawasa...

Police Seek Missing Man

Oct. 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Sept. 8, 2022.    

Kenneth Irving, 60, of the 1800 block of Berkeley Avenue in Petersb...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

Oct. 3, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 5000 block of Vayo Avenue on Sept. 30, 2022. 

At about 5 a.m. on Sept. 30, a motorist ...

Update: Death of Man Found in Roadway

Oct. 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the death of a male whose body was discovered in the roadway of the 5000 block of Vayo Avenue in Chesterfield County on September 30,...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. Beal has been located and is safe.

Oct. 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on September 30, 2022, at about 11:07 p.m.   &n...

Police Investigate Death of Man Found in Roadway

Sept. 30, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the death of a male whose body was discovered in the roadway of the 5000 block of Vayo Avenue in Chesterfield County.

At about 5:00 ...

Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect

Sept. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the First Community Bank located at 11400 Midlothian Turnpike at about 4:00 p.m. today. No one was injured during the incident. 

Police ...

Human Remains Identified

Sept. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police responded to the 10700 block of Route 1 on September 4, 2022, at 2:26 p.m. after human remains had been located. The remains were later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner....

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. Morris has been located and is safe. 

Sept. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. 

Roman H. Morris, who resides...

Police Seek Missing Woman

Update: Ms. Coleman has been located and is safe.

Sept. 28, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen in a local hospital in June 2022.    &nb...

Police Seek Missing Man

Sept. 25, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on September 24, 2022, at about 8:30 a.m.    

Wayne Marvin, 36, of the 5700 block of Vi...

Police Seek Robbery Suspect

Sept. 16, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven located at 10031 Hull Street Rd at about 4:59 a.m. on Friday, September 16. No one was injured in the incident.

Police said a ...

Police Seek Hit-and-Run Suspect

Update: Mr. McCray has been apprehended in Chesterfield without incident and is being held without bond. 

Sept. 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have obtained warrants for and are seeking a susp...

Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Sept. 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 9700 block of Iron Bridge Road.

Police said around 6:07 p.m. on Wednesday, Septembe...

Police Arrest Driver in Relation to Crash

Sept. 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a fatal crash that occurred in the 5200 block of Iron Bridge Road on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

Police said a 1997 Ford Escort was attempting to turn left i...

Police Identify Bicyclist Killed In Crash

Sept. 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 8000 block of Iron Bridge Road just after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Police said a bicyclist, ...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Sept. 13, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 8000 block of Iron Bridge Road just after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Police said a bicyclist was...

Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Sept. 13, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 10000 block of Robious Road on Sept. 9, 2022.

At about 4:08 p.m. on Sept. 9, police were called to the parking lo...

Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash

Sept. 12, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 5200 block of Iron Bridge Road just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

Police said a 1997 Ford Escort was attemptin...

Police Investigate Shooting

Sept. 9, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 10000 block of Robious Road.

At about 4:08 p.m. on September 9, 2022, police were called to the parking lot of the Robious Hall Shoppin...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Sept. 12, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 5200 block of Iron Bridge Road just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday September 8, 2022.

Police said a 1997 Ford Escort was a...

Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Sept. 8, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a shooting that occurred at the New Life Outreach International Church at 1005 Turner Road. 

At about 12:21 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2022, off-du...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

Sept. 8, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3300 block of Old Courthouse Road on Sept. 3, 2022. 

At about 8:10 a.m. on Sept. 3, police responded to a re...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspects

Sept. 7, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested three suspects in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 4000 block of Chippendale Court on Monday, July 11, 2022.

At about 5:10 a.m. on Monday, July 11, police were ...

Police Release Identity of Homicide Victim

Sept. 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3300 block of Old Courthouse Road on Sept. 3, 2022. 

At about 8:10 a.m. on Sept. 3, police responded to a report that a man...

Police Locate Human Remains

Sept. 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating human remains that were located in the 10700 block of Route 1.  At 2:26 p.m., police responded to a call for service about suspected human remains being located in a ...

Police Investigate Sporting Goods Store Burglary

Sept. 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police responded to a breaking and entering at Pats Sporting Goods located at 14812 Route 1 Highway at about 5:20 a.m. on September 4, 2022.

Police said several black powder rifles, crossbows,...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Sept. 3, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3300 block of Old Courthouse Rd. At about 8:10 a.m., police responded to a report of a subject that was found unresponsive and suffering ...

Police Seek Missing Woman

Update: Ms. Nuffer has been located and is safe. Thank you.

Aug. 30, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen leaving her residence in Chesterfield County on Thurs...

Police Investigate Shooting

Aug. 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 7300 block of Hancock Towns Lane.

At about 7:51 p.m. on August 29, police were called to the 7300 block of Hancock Towns Lane for a rep...

Police Investigate Shooting

Aug. 27, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the New Life Outreach International Church at 1005 Turner Road. 

At approximately 12:21 p.m. on August 27, 202...

Police Investigate Motorcycle Crash

Aug. 26, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a crash that occurred in the 12200 block of Old Stage Road at about 10:15 p.m. on Friday, August 26. 

Police said a 2001 Harley Davidson was travel...

Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash

Aug. 24, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 16500 block of Midlothian Turnpike at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Police said a 2007 Honda Civic was...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Aug. 23, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 16500 block of Midlothian Turnpike at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Police said a 2007 Honda Civic was traveling west...

Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash

Aug. 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 1100 block of South Providence Road at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, August 13.

Police said a 2002 Chevrolet C...

Police Identify Passenger Killed in Crash

Aug. 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Meadowville Road and Interstate 295 at about 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Police said a 2020 Toyota Tundra...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Aug. 13, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 1100 block of South Providence Road at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Police said a 2002 Chevrolet C...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Aug. 11, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Meadowville Road and Interstate 295 at about 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Police said a 2020 Toyota Tun...

Apply for the Fall Citizens Police Academy

Aug. 10, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is calling for applications to participate in the fall Citizens Police Academy. To fill out and submit an application, visit https://www.chesterfield.gov/945/...

Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash

Aug. 2, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 1200 block of Boulders Parkway at about 2:35 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1.

Police said a Honda CRV, driven by David H. Put...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Aug. 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 1200 block of Boulders Parkway at about 2:35 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1.

Police said a Honda CRV was traveling on Boulders Par...

Police Investigate Shooting

Aug. 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Cook Out restaurant at 8241 Midlothian Turnpike. 

At approximately 11:24 p.m. on July 31, 2022, police resp...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspects

July 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested three suspects in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 15100 block of Timsberry Circle on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

At about 9:20 p.m. on May 12, police re...

Police Identify Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash

July 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 7500 block of Hopkins Road on Thursday, July 28.

Police were called to the scene of a robbery that occurred in the ...

Police Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

July 28, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 7500 block of Hopkins Road on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Police were called to the scene of a robbery that occurred in the ...

Man Injured in Crash Dies

July 22, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – A man injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route 1 at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, has died as a result of his injuries, Chesterfield County Police said.

Police said a 2002 Dodge Car...

Police Seek Attempted Robbery Suspect

July 19, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at the Family Dollar at 9818 Route 1 about 2:50 p.m. on Monday, July 19. No one was injured during the incident.

Police said a male ...

Police Arrest Suspects During Online Chatting Operations

July 18, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police Special Victims and Vice detectives conducted online chatting operations that resulted in the arrest of 13 suspects on a total of 29 charges on June 9 and 14 suspec...

Police Identify Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

July 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 3900 block of Fordham Road on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

The driver of a motorcycle was traveling south on F...

Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash

July 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 3900 block of Fordham Road on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

The driver of a motorcycle was traveling south on Fordham Road whe...

Police Arrest Additional Suspects in July 2 Shooting

July 12, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police have arrested two additional juvenile male suspects in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway on July 2.

At about 10:30 p.m. on July 2, ...

Police Investigate Homicide

July 11, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 4000 block of Chippendale Court on Monday, July 11.

At about 5:10 a.m. today, police were called to Chippendale Court for a report that an adult...

Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

July 9, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 6800 block of Fairpines Road in Chesterfield County on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  

At about 12:53 a.m., Ches...

Police Investigate Homicide

July 9, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 6800 Block of Fairpines Road, on Saturday July 9.

At about 12:53 a.m., Chesterfield County Police responded to Fairpines Road for a report of an ...

Police Seek Missing Juvenile

Update: This missing juvenile was safely located.   

July 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police are searching for a runaway juvenile male, Brayden Moore, of the 14800 block of Bridge Creek Drive. Mo...

Police Arrest Shooting Suspects

July 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police have arrested two juvenile male suspects in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway on July 2.

At about 10:30 p.m. on July 2, pol...

Police Arrest Attempted Robbery Suspect

July 3, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to an attempt robbery that occurred at the Target, at 2530 Weir Road at about 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 3. 

Police said a male suspect approached a fe...

Police Seek Attempted Robbery Suspect

July 3, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Target at 2530 Weir Road about 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 3. 

Police said a male suspect approached a female vic...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

July 3, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway on July 2.

At about 10:30 p.m. on July 2, police were called to the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway for...

Expect Heavy Traffic Near Fairgrounds for Fourth of July Celebration

July 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Motorists should expect heavy traffic near the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Monday, July 4, due to the fireworks display during Chesterfield County's Fourth of July Celebration at the fa...

Police Identify Suspect in Fatal Stabbing

June 30, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 10200 block of Iron Mill Road on Wednesday, June 29.

At about 12:25 p.m. on June 29, police received a report that an ...

Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing

June 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 10200 block of Iron Mill Road on Wednesday, June 29.

At about 12:25 p.m. on June 29, police received a report...

Police Investigate Death of Child, Parent

June 28, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating the apparent accidental death of a child and subsequent suicide of an adult male, who is the child's father.

At about 11:42 a.m. today, police rece...

Police Investigate Shots Fired

June 27, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who fired a firearm after a road rage incident at the Port Walthall Shopping Center located at 15702 Route 1 at about 9:38 p.m. this evening. No one was injured duri...

Police Seek Missing Juvenile

Update 7/1/22: This missing juvenile was located safe and unharmed. We appreciate the everyone's assistance in this matter. 

June 25, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police are searching for a missing j...

Police Seek Missing Juvenile

Update: Yaneth Migadalia Ruiz-Carillo has been located and is safe. Thank you.

June 23, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Police are searching for a missing juvenile female who was last seen early this morning, June 23, 2022.&n...

Police Investigate Robbery

June 20, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for two suspects who robbed the Twisted Vapor Lounge and Billiards located at 4601 Chester Square Rd at about 4:30 p.m. today. No one was injured during the incident. 

Pol...

Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect

June 19, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested a suspect in reference to a stabbing that occurred in the 10400 block of Marbleridge Court on June 15.   

At about 10:30 p.m., police...

Police Release Sketch of Stabbing Suspect

June 17, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have released a sketch of the suspect in a stabbing that occurred in the 10400 block of Marbleridge Court on June 15.   

At about 10:30 p.m., polic...

Police Identify, Charge Suspect in Recent Vandalism Incidents

June 17, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have identified and charged an adult male suspect who slashed tires at several locations on Midlothian Turnpike earlier this month. 

On June 6, police received a report that tires had b...

Police Continue to Investigate Stabbing

June 16, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a stabbing that occurred in the 10400 block of Marbleridge Court on Wednesday, June 15.   

At about 10:30 p.m., police received a re...

Police Investigate Stabbing

June 15, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a stabbing in the 10400 block of Marbleridge Court.   

At about 10:30 p.m. on June 15, police received a report of a stabbing. Upon arriva...

Police Release Results of Hull Street Road Traffic Enforcement Operation

June 14, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have completed a traffic enforcement operation on Hull Street Road and several connecting roads. 

From June 6 through June 11, additional officers patrolled the area...

Police Arrest Suspect in Centralia Road Incident

June 13, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested one suspect in relation to an incident that occurred in the 4500 block of Centralia Road on Sunday, June 12.

At about 3:30 a.m. on June 12, police responded to ...

Police Arrest Suspect in Party Shooting

June 10, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have arrested one suspect in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 10900 block of Stepney Road at about 10:21 p.m. on June 3. 

Police responded to the ar...

Traffic Enforcement Operation to Focus on Hull Street Road

June 6, 2022

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police will conduct a traffic enforcement operation on Hull Street Road and several connecting roads this week. 

From June 6 through June 11, additional officers will patrol the a...

Police Release Identity of Shooting Victim

June 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the 10960 block of Stepney Road at about 10:21 p.m. on June 3. 

Police responded to the area of Stepney Road...

Police Investigate Death of Unidentified Male

June 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the death of an unidentified male whose body was discovered in the Appomattox River on Saturday, June 4.

At about 8:15 a.m. Saturday, ...

Police Investigate Shooting

June 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – On June 3 at around 9:38 p.m. Chesterfield County Police were called to the area of Weybridge Road for reports of shots fired.  During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a...

Police Arrest Suspect who Filed False Shooting Report

June 2, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect who filed a false shooting and malicious wounding report on Saturday, May 21, 2022. 

At about 9:50 p.m. on May 21, police responded to the 8900 block of Chester F...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. Harper has been located safely.

June 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Wednesday, June 1.

Jimmy Harper, 81, of the 3200 block of Able Terrace...

Police Seek Robbery Suspect

May 26, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the Dr. Danks Vape, Tobacco and Hookah at 4407 W. Hundred Road at about 6:56 p.m. today. No one was injured during the incident. 

Police said a mal...

Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Incident

March 25, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred in the 3200 block of St. Stephens Way. At about 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, police responded to multiple call...

Police Investigate Single Vehicle Crash

May 25, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 5800 block of Chesterwood Drive at about 8:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Police said the drive...

Police Continue to Investigate Single Vehicle Crash

May 22, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 5800 block of Chesterwood Drive at about 8:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Police said the driver of a 20...

Police Investigate Single Vehicle Crash

May 22, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a vehicle crash that occurred in the 5800 block of Chesterwood Drive at about 8:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Police said the driver of a 2004 ...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Leonel Hernandez has been located.

May 20, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on May 19, 2022, at 7 pm.    

Leonel Hernandez,...

Police Investigate Pedestrian Crash

May 17, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a crash that occurred in the 6500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy at about 8:57 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17.

Police said the driver of a dark colored sedan was trav...

Police Identify Homicide Victim

May 13, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the 15100 block of Timsberry Circle on Thursday, May 12.

At about 9:20 p.m., police responded to multiple calls for s...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

May 12, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 15000 block of Timsberry Circle. At about 9:20 p.m., police responded to multiple calls for service about gunshots being heard in the area...

Police Investigate Suspicious Incident

May 12, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred at 9456 Chester Road on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. At about 11:34 p.m., police responded to multiple calls regarding gunshots heard in the are...

Police Arrest Suspect in Suspicious Incident

March 6, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a suspicious incident that occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart at 5700 Hopkins Road on Thursday, May 5, 2022. 

At about 6.20 p.m. ...

Police Investigate Suspicious Incident

May 5, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart, at 5700 Hopkins Rd, on Thursday, May 5, 2022. At about 6.20 p.m., police responded to multiple calls rega...

Police Arrest 16 During Online Chatting Operation

May 4, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police Special Victims Detectives conducted online chatting operations that resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects on a total of 31 charges during the last month. 

Du...

Police Arrest One Suspect, Seek Second in Fatal Shooting

May 2, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested one suspect and continue to seek a second suspect in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Pilot Travel Center at 2126 Ruffin Mill Road on Sunday, May...

Police Investigate Shooting

May 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at 3308 Lee Street, Quad 1 on Virginia State University Campus.

At about 7:50 PM. on May 1, 2022, police were called to the VSU Campus for a report of a ...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

May 1, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Pilot Travel Center, located at 2126 Ruffin Mill Road. At about 6:05 p.m., police responded to multiple calls about a sh...

Police Arrest Malicious Wounding Suspect

April 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested a juvenile suspect in relation to a malicious wounding that occurred in the 14600 block of Hancock Village Street at about 8:40 p.m. on Friday, April 15.

At about 9:10 p.m. on Apr...

Police Identify Man Killed in Crash

April 29, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in the 12400 block of Bundle Road at about 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Police said a 2002 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling south on...

Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash

April 28, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 12400 block of Bundle Road at about 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Police said a 2002 Yamaha Motorcycle was trav...

Police Seek Missing Man

Update: Mr. Simms has been located and is unharmed. Thank you.

April 27, 2022

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on Friday, April 8.