Woman in custody on misdemeanor charge
On June 10 at 3 a.m., the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department told Chelsea Police that a 38-year-old Ypsilanti woman was in custody on a warrant from Chelsea.
The woman remains in the Washtenaw County Jail pending her arraignment.
Boy’s BMX-style bike stolen
On June 9 at 4:50 p.m., Chelsea Police responded to the 400 block of Garfield Street on a report of a stolen bike.
According to the police report, a boy’s 20 inch, red and black BMX-style bicycle was reported stolen from the front porch.
The bike was last seen on Friday, June 7 and was discovered missing in the morning hours of Sunday, June 9.
Man arrested on multiple warrants
On June 7 at 5 p.m., Chelsea Police were notified that a 22-year-old Chelsea man wanted on multiple warrants, was seen in the 600 block of North Main Street.
The suspect was wanted on three bench warrants from Chelsea and a felony warrant from the Sheriff’s Department.
Police arrested the man and he was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail where he will be held pending his arraignment.
Identity theft
On June 6, police were called to the 200 block of Pierce Lake Dr. for an identity theft complaint.
The male victim told police that his identity had been stolen and that an attempt had been made to divert his social security check to another address.
The case remains open for further investigation.
Men’s mountain bike reported stolen
Chelsea police responded to the 100 block of East Middle Street for a report of a stolen bike.
The victim told police that the bicycle was taken on June 4 between the hours of 8-11 p.m. It’s described as a blue and silver men’s mountain bike.
The case is closed pending additional leads.
Argument leads to cell phone theft
On June 2 at about 3:30 a.m., police were called to the 400 block of South Main Street for a report of a larceny.
Officers met with the female victim who said that she and a 25-year-old male suspect had gotten into an argument and when she tried to call police, the man grabbed her cell phone and fled.
The victim also said she thinks the man took other items from her room including some money, according to the police report.
The case remains open.
Party leads to noise ordinance violation
On June 2 on the 400 block of South Main Street, police twice responded to complaints about a loud party.
Following the second response, police issued a ticket for a violation of the city’s noise ordinance.
Flowers stolen from cemetery
Police responded to the 100 block of Madison Street at about 5:45 p.m. on May 29 for a report of “larceny of flowers in the cemetery.”
Police were told that a hanging basket of flowers had been stolen from a relative’s grave site.
There are no suspects, according to police, who said this is an ongoing problem.
“Anyone witnessing suspicious activity is urged to contact the Chelsea Police Department,” according to the press release.
Lawn mower, power washer taken from garage
On May 20, between midnight and 8 p.m., a lawn mower and a power washer were reported stolen from a garage on the 200 block of Jefferson Street.
According to the police report, the victim said he last saw the machinery in his garage around midnight and there were no signs of forced entry.
The case is closed pending further leads.
Multiple items stolen from a garage
Also on May 20, Police responded to the 300 block of South East Street on a report of multiple tools stolen from a garage.
The incident happened sometime between 7 p.m. on May 19 and 3 p.m. on May 20.
No signs of forced entry were noticed and the case is closed pending further leads.
Counterfeit cash
On May 13 at 5 p.m., police were called to the 1200 block of South Main Street on a rreport of counterfeit currency.
According to the police report, a customer attempted to pay for his merchandise using a counterfeit $50.
The male who tried to pay for the items with the bill said that he had received the money from his bank in Garden City on May 8 along with five other (non-counterfeit) $50 bills.
The money was confiscated by the officers and will be turned over to the United States Secret Service.
Female driving under the influence
On May 13 at 2 p.m., police responded to the 1100 block of South Main Street on a report of a possible female driver under the influence of alcohol.
Officers found the 54-year-old female driver and performed field sobriety tests.
The suspect was taken to Chelsea Community Hospital where a blood draw was completed and the suspect was booked into the
Washtenaw County Jail.
The case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and warrant authorization by the
Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Knife found on Washington Street
On May 2 at about 8 p.m., police were called to the 500 block of Washington Street for the report of “a fixed blade knife,” which had been found laying in the road.
The item was logged into evidence as found property.
Checks forged
On May 2 at about 10 a.m., police were called to the 1000 block of South Main Street for a report of a forged check.
Although police have found the person who forged the three checks, the case remains open pending further investigation and warrant review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s office.
Assault and battery reported
On April 23 at 11 p.m., police were called to the 500 block of North Main Street on a report of assault and battery.
According to the police report, the victim stated that there was a verbal altercation inside the establishment which carried outside. The man told police that he was punched in the face by the suspect, a 20-year-old Munith man.
The victim was then taken to the Chelsea Hospital for treatment.
The case remains open pending further investigations and warrant authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
Attempted breaking and entering
On April 23 at 10:30 a.m., police were called to the 700 block of South Main Street on a report of attempted breaking and entering.
Someone had unsuccessfully attempted to enter two storage buildings on the property grounds.
The case closed pending further leads on a suspect or suspects.
Bike found on South Main Street
On April 21 about 2 p.m., a resident brought a men’s dark blue bike to the Chelsea Police Station.
The bike was found on the 800 block of South Main Street on April 19 and is currently at the police station as found property.
Shoplifting leads to arrest in another town
On April 19 at about 4:30 p.m., in the 1200 block of South Main Street, police were called to a store for a complaint of retail fraud.
Employees of the store told police that they witnessed the suspect, a 43-year-old Grass Lake woman conceal multiple items under a blanket in her shopping cart, according to the police report.
Officers performed a routine warrant check on the woman and found that she was wanted in Blackman Township on a shoplifting charge.
The woman was taken into custody and turned over to Blackman Township authorities.
The case remains open pending warrant authorization on a charge of retail fraud, the police report states.
Check stolen, signature forged
On April 17 at about 4 p.m., police were called to the 500 block North Main Street on a report of check forgery that took place the day before.
The male victim told police that he allowed two people to spend the night at his residence, and the next day he reviewed his online bank account and noticed that a check had been stolen and his signature had been forged, according to the police report.
The case remains open pending follow up and warrant authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Game of dominoes leads to assault and battery
On April 15 at about midnight, police responded to the 300 block Madison Street on a report of assault and battery that took place about 11 p.m.
The male victim told police that a group of people were playing dominoes, and later in the evening a 26-year-old Chelsea man became upset and began repeatedly punching him in the face, according to the police report.
The victim said that after he was assaulted, he fled the residence, went home and called police.
The case remains open pending warrant authorization review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Pending arrest warrant served
On April 13, Chelsea Police were told of a man wanted on an arrest warrant by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department.
According to the police report, a Chelsea officer drove to the Shell gas station in Stockbridge and took a 22-year-old Dexter man into custody “for failure to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana.”
He was processed at the Chelsea Police Department, posted $200 of his $500 bond and was released.
Threat complaint
On April 13 at 3 a.m. police responded to a report of a threat on the 1500 block of South Main St.
The victim stated that he worked in the 1500 block of South Main Street and had received a threatening phone call from another male subject, according to the police report.
Officers spoke with the people involved and determined that no prosecution would be sought.
Case will remain closed pending further issues.
Wedding ring reported stolen
A platinum diamond wedding ring was reported stolen from the 100 block of West Middle Street on April 3 around noon.
A woman called Chelsea Police to report that her ring that had been stolen from her desk.
She told police she last saw the ring on March 26, then noticed that it was missing from her desk drawer on April 1.
Multiple items stolen from unlocked vehicle
Chelsea Police responded to a report of a “larceny from an auto” on April 4 around 6 p.m. on the 100 block of Dewey St.
The victim reported that the items had been stolen sometime between April 3 and April 4.
The man told police that “he had left his vehicle unlocked and at some point an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and stole three packs of cigarettes, a cell phone charger, and a GPS unit,” according to the police report.
There are no suspects at this point according to police.
Two LCD televisions stolen
On March 27 at 11:50 a.m., police were called to the 700 block of Book Street for a report of a burglary from a residence.
The property manager told police that sometime between March 20 and March 27, there was a break-in and two LCD televisions were taken.
According to the police report, the scene was processed and the case remains open pending further leads.
Assault with a motor vehicle
On March 25 at 10 a.m., a 39-year-old man reportedly crashed into his wife’s car, then left the scene at Railroad Street and Taylor Lane.
According to the police report, the female victim said she was traveling down Railroad Street when she noticed her estranged husband following behind her, honking his horn, in what she believed was an attempt to get her to pull over.
The victim told police that she continued driving to avoid having contact with him. When she slowed her vehicle with the hope that he’d pass her, the man allegedly attempted to cut her off and hit her vehicle. After the crash, the suspect fled the scene.
Police interviewed the suspect, a 39-year-old Chelsea man, and the case was turned over to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
A warrant was authorized by the Prosecutor’s Office for failure to stop at a property damage accident.
Whitmore Lake woman wanted on Chelsea warrant found in jail
On March, 20 the Chelsea Police Department was notified by the Washtenaw County Jail that they had a 19-year-old female from Whitmore Lake wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The woman was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending arraignment on the charge.
Purse, glasses taken from vehicle
On March 18 at 1:30 p.m., Chelsea police were called to the 14000 block of East Old US-12 for a report of a larceny from auto.
A woman said she parked her vehicle around 12:30 p.m. and she was notified by a staff member at 1:30 pm that the window of her vehicle had been broken out.
Her purse and a pair of prescription glasses were taken from her vehicle.
There are no suspects and the case is closed pending further investigative leads.
Arrest made for suspected DUI
On March 17 at 3 a.m., Chelsea Police reported to the 1500 block of South Main Street for a report of a possible intoxicated driver.
Police watched the vehicle pulling out of a driveway and heading northbound on South Main Street.
According to the police report, the 27-year-old Chelsea driver was weaving and driving well below the posted speed limit.
Officers stopped the vehicle on West Old US-12 near Wilkinson Street where the driver refused a standard sobriety test and a portable breath test.
The man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and also refused a blood draw for a chemical test.
A search warrant was completed and signed by the on-duty magistrate for a blood draw, according to the police report, and the suspect was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
The case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Retail fraud
On March 8 at about 6 p.m., Chelsea Police responded to a report of retail fraud on the 1100 block of South Main St.
According to the police report, a store employee told police that a white male between the ages of 35-45 entered the store with an empty plastic bag and was observed putting items from the store into the bag.
The theft when headed to the checkout aisle and said he needed to return some items. When confronted about the theft, the man fled the building with the stolen items.
He was seen leaving the scene in a gold Ford Windstar van with numerous dings and dents on the exterior.
The case remains open and under investigation.
Thieves strike Sylvan Township car dealership
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for your help to find the thieves who stole about $9,000 in tools in addition to a generator from a Sylvan Township car dealership that’s under construction in the 2000 block of McKernan.
According to the police report, construction companies working at the site “left a large pull-behind generator on site” and the thieves cut the chain, hooked the generator up to a vehicle and drove away last weekend.
The generator is described as a Sulair, green in color, spare tire mounted on tongue, fenders and a rear bumper.
There are no suspects at this time.
If you have any information pertaining to these incidents please call the W.C.S.O. confidential tip line at 734-973-7711 or 1-800-SPEAK UP.
Car damage reported
A woman went to the Chelsea Police Department to report that her vehicle had been damaged in a parking lot in the 500 block of Coliseum Drive on Sunday night, March 2.
According to the police report, the woman returned to her vehicle and found dents in the hood and she estimated that the damage had occurred sometime between 8-10 p.m. Sunday night.
The woman told people she did not know who might have caused the damage.
Possible domestic assault charges pending
On March 1 at about 3:30 p.m. police were called to the 200 block Wilkinson St for a 911 report of “a domestic disturbance between boyfriend and girlfriend.”
Police separated a 62-year-old Jackson man and his girlfriend and the man was told to leave the residence.
The case remains open pending prosecution review for domestic assault charges.
Credit card fraud reported
Chelsea Police were called to the 300 block of Fairways Lane on Feb. 15 for a report of credit card fraud.
According to the police report, a woman reported that she’d discovered her bank debit card had been used on three separate occasions at a Toy’s R’ Us in Fayetteville, GA.
The woman stated that the transactions occurred between Feb. 14-15.
The case remains open pending further investigation.
Electronic devises stolen from parked vehicle
Multiple electronic devices – including a cell phone, laptop and tablet – were reported stolen from the 14000 block of West Old US 12 on Feb. 12 about 5 p.m.
While on routine patrol, Chelsea Police Officers responded to a report of a larceny from auto complaint, according to the police report.
A woman told police she’d parked her vehicle in the lot around 5 p.m., and when she returned at about 5:50 p.m., she noticed that her passenger side front window had been broken and glass fragments were inside the vehicle.
Taken were multiple electronic devices.
Report of building break-in on West Old US-12
Chelsea Police were alerted to a break-in on the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 on Feb. 6 when a man went to the Chelsea Police Department to report that a building that he helps manage was broken into.
The man said that the side door had been pried open but nothing appeared to have been disturbed, according to the police report.
He said the incident occurred sometime between Jan. 25 and Feb.5 but he had no further information on when the incident occurred.
Misdemeanor bench warrant served by Chelsea PD
On Feb. 4 at about 11 a.m. on the 300 block of South Main Street, Chelsea Police served a misdemeanor bench warrant to a woman for failing to appear on a drug case.
The suspect, a 25-year-old Canton woman, was taken into custody by Pittsfield Township Police and subsequently transported to the Washtenaw County Jail, according to the police report.
Expired registration leads to multiple citations
On Jan. 23, at about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Grant Street and West Summit, police noticed a vehicle driving down Grant Street with a registration that had expired nine months ago.
The 65-year-old Chelsea driver was pulled over and police determined she also had a suspended license.
The woman’s vehicle was towed and impounded. She was issued a ticket for driving on a suspended license, an expired registration, and no proof of insurance.
Police then took her home.
Domestic assault reported
On Jan. 18 at about 1 a.m., police responded to a report of domestic assault on the 100 block of Grant Street.
According to the police report, the victim stated that she had gotten into an argument with her live-in boyfriend, which had turned physical. Following the incident, the victim fled the residence and later went to the Chelsea Police Department to report the assault.
Officers went to the residence where the incident occurred and the suspect, a 28-year-old Chelsea man, had left the area.
The case remains open.
Chelsea man arrested for two separate warrants
On Jan. 14, at 2 p.m., a 47-year-old Chelsea man walked into the police department to ask if he was wanted on “any active warrants,” according to a police report.
The man had a felony warrant out for his arrest for a Chelsea forgery charge as well as a misdemeanor warrant for a probation violation from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department.
He was placed under arrest, booked on the charges, then transported to the Washtenaw County Jail where he will be held pending arraignment.
38-year-old Grass Lake man caught trying to steal alcohol
On Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m., police were called to the 122 block of South Main Street for a report of retail fraud.
A 38-year-old Grass Lake man confessed to attempting to conceal and take a bottle of alcohol from the store. He said he was unemployed and was “always short of money,” according to the police report.
The suspect was released pending a warrant from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for retail fraud.
39-year-old Chelsea man charged with domestic assault
Officers were called to the 200 block of East North Street on Jan. 9 for a domestic assault complaint.
According to the police report, the female victim had argued with her husband and the assault took place.
Police placed a 39-year-old Chelsea man under arrest. He was transported to the Chelsea Police Department for processing and later transported to the Washtenaw County Jail where he was charged.
He’s since been arraigned, according to the report.
Spare tire and rim stolen from vehicle
On Jan. 8 at about 2:55 p.m., police were called to the 1100 block of South Main Street on a report of larceny from a vehicle.
According to the police report, the victim said that a spare tire and rim had been stolen from his vehicle.
There are no suspects at this time.
Driver’s license stolen from wallet in unlocked vehicle
On Jan. 4, on the 200 block of West Middle St., Chelsea Police were called to a home where a male victim said he had some credit cards stolen out of his vehicle, which was parked in the 200 block of W. Middle St.
According to police reports, the victim said on Jan. 3, he left his wallet in his unlocked pickup truck and when he returned to his vehicle, he noticed that it was out in the open and his driver’s license was missing.
The case is closed pending any further leads.
Tires punctured, vehicle spray painted
On Jan. 3, police were called to the 300 block of Madison Street to investigate a report of “malicious destruction of property.”
According to the police report, the victim said that an unknown subject had punctured all four of the vehicles tires and spray-painted multiple sections of the vehicle.
The crime occurred overnight and the case is closed pending further leads.
Stolen car leads to crash and prosecution
On Christmas Eve at 11 p.m., Chelsea Police responded to a report of a “vehicle taken without permission” on the 100 Block of North Main St.
The victim stated that around 5 p.m., she looked out of her apartment and noticed that her vehicle was missing from the parking lot, according to police reports.
At about 11 p.m., the victim received a phone call from her granddaughter, a 21-year-old Chelsea woman, who stated that she had taken the vehicle and had crashed it on I-94 and had been transported to the Chelsea Community Hospital for treatment.
The victim stated that her granddaughter had left the hospital prior to receiving a medical evaluation. In addition, she did not have a valid driver’s license at the time of the crash.
“When questions by the officers on whether she would like to pursue criminal charges, the victim stated that she would cooperate with the criminal prosecution,” according to the police report.
The case remains open pending prosecution review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Break in at home under construction
Sometime between Dec. 12-Dec. 13, a home under construction on the 300 block of East Middle Street was broken into but nothing was stolen.
According to police reports, “the complainant stated that the rear door had been forced opened,” but nothing was found to be missing.
The break-in occurred either in the evening of Dec. 12 or the early morning of Dec. 13.
Warrant arrest made
On Dec. 20 at 11 p.m., Chelsea Police were called by Farmington Hills PD that they had arrested a 19-year-old Whitmore Lake woman wanted on a city warrant at Haggerty and 6 Mile roads.
The woman was placed under arrest for “failing to appear on a minor in possession of alcohol case,” according to the police report, and was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail where she will be held pending a court hearing.
Credit card fraud complaint
On Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., Chelsea police were called to the 300 block of Fairways Drive for a complaint of credit card fraud.
The victim said he’d discovered three separate fraudulent transactions on his credit card.
The case remains open pending further investigation.
Illegal use of debit card
On Dec. 19, a victim came into the Chelsea Police Department to report that he “had just discovered that a large-dollar purchase had been made using his debit/credit card from an online retailer,” according to a police report.
The case remains open pending further investigation.
No tail lights leads to DUI arrest for Gregory man
On Dec. 14 at 10:30 p.m., Chelsea Police saw a vehicle with its tail lights out on the 900 block of North Main Street.
The officer stopped the vehicle for the traffic violation and “could smell what he believed to be alcohol on the driver,” according to the police report.
The driver was asked to step out of the vehicle for a field sobriety tests, then was asked to submit to a portable breath test, which he refused.
The driver, a 36-year-old Gregory man, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. He subsequently refused to consent to a blood draw and a search warrant was completed and signed by the on-call magistrate.
Following a blood draw at the Chelsea Hospital, he was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
Case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.
Smash and grab on Old US-12
On Dec. 14, police were called to the 14000 block of west Old US-12 for a “larceny from an automobile” complaint.
The victim stated that she had parked her vehicle around 6:30 p.m. and when she returned to it, she noticed the driver-side window had been smashed out and her purse had been taken.
At this point, there are no suspects.
Money, CD’s stolen from unlocked vehicle
A jar of change and numerous CD’s were stolen from a vehicle parked on the 100 block of Hayes Street on Dec. 11 between midnight and 5 a.m.
The victim said he’d parked his vehicle in his driveway around midnight and when he returned to it about 5 a.m., he noticed the theft.
There was no forced entry into the vehicle, according to the police report.
The vehicle had been left unlocked.
Quarters stolen from unlocked vehicle
Police were called to the 100 block of South Street on Dec. 11 by a female victim who said a roll of quarters had been stolen from her vehicle between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in her driveway the night before and when she got back inside to go to work the next day, she noticed that a roll of quarters was missing, according to the police report.
There was no forced entry into the vehicle and no other items appeared to be missing.
The vehicle had been left unlocked.
Dexter man in custody
A 33-year-old Dexter resident, wanted by Chelsea Police on a check forgery warrant, was arrested by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s officers on an unrelated charge on Dec. 3.
The Sheriff’s Office contacted Chelsea Police to report that they had a man in custody who was also wanted on a Chelsea felony warrant, according to police reports.
Stereo/navigation system stolen
Chelsea police were called to the 1500 block of South Main Street by a man who reported that “a stereo/navigation system that had been stolen out of a vehicle.”
According to the police report, the victim “believed that the theft occurred between Dec. 1-3.” The vehicle had been broken into and the victim said no other items were missing.
Catalytic converter cut from vehicle in Chelsea Park and Ride
On Dec. 6 at about 12:30 p.m., Chelsea Police were called to the park and ride on M-52 near I-94 for a report of a larceny of a vehicle part.
According to the police report, the victim said he’d parked his vehicle at the park and ride at about 8:30 a.m. and went to work. When he returned at about 12:30 p.m. he started his vehicle and noticed that it was “significantly louder than usual,” and it was determined that the catalytic converter had been taken from the vehicle.
While canvassing the area, police determined that a catalytic converter also had been stolen from another vehicle.
The case remains under investigation.
For sale sign taken
Police were called to the 600 block of Flanders Street on Nov. 11 at 8:52 a.m. for a complaint that a ‘for sale’ sign had been taken from the property.
According to the police report, the caller said he’d last seen the sign in his yard on Nov. 25 at around noon, and noticed the sign missing on Nov. 27 at around 5 p.m.
The caller said this was the second sign that had been taken out of his yard in the last few weeks.
There are no suspects.
Debit card used for unauthorized purchase
On Nov. 27, a man arrived at the police station to report that his debit card had been used without his permission for a large purchase.
The owner still had the card in his possession, and said he had not authorized the purchase at a Lowe’s in North Carolina.
The case remains open.
Felony warrant served
On Nov. 28, Chelsea police served a felony warrant on a 21-year-old Chelsea man in the 600 block of N. Main St.
The man was placed under arrest for “fraudulent use of a financial transaction device,” according to the police report, transported to the Chelsea Police Department and processed, then taken to the Washtenaw County Jail for arraignment.
Camera and lenses stolen from vehicle
A woman reported her camera and two lenses were stolen from her vehicle on Nov. 24 in the 500 black of Coliseum Drive.
She went to the police station at about 6:30 p.m. to report the missing items, and according to the police report, she said “she’d activated her door locks using the key fob, however, was unsure whether the locks activated.”
Police found no sign of forced entry and no sign of anything else missing.
Assault reported
On Nov. 21, on the 500 block of Wellington Street, police responded to a 911 call at 6 p.m. that involved an alleged assault.
The victim arrived for a scheduled custody exchange and during the exchange the father of the child was allegedly prevented from leaving the location with the child, according to the report.
An altercation ensued and the father of the child was placed in a headlock that apparently irritated an old neck injury and he was transported to the Chelsea Hospital.
The suspect, a 74-year-old Chelsea man, was interviewed regarding the incident, and the case remains open pending a warrant from the Washtenaw County Prosecutors office.
Money stolen from dresser drawer
On Nov. 19 at about 1 p.m., police were called to the 800 block of West Middle Street for a report of “lost or stolen money.”
The victim said that he was admitted into the facility on Nov. 7, according to the police report, and sometime between then and Nov. 13, he noticed that $120 was missing from his wallet, which was in the dresser drawer of his room.
According to the police report, the victim did not wish to pursue the matter any further; he just wanted the incident documented.
Welding equipment stolen
Police responded to the 5,000 block of Sibley Road on Nov. 12 for a report of stolen welding equipment.
The caller said the equipment and other miscellaneous items were taken sometime between Nov. 8-9 when the business was open, according to the report, and police found no signs of forced entry.
Some of the missing items were recovered on Nov. 12 by police according to the report and the case remains open.
Manchester man arrested following traffic stop
While on routine patrol on Nov. 13 at 10:50 p.m., Chelsea Police stopped a 22-year-old Manchester driver at the intersection of South Main and Middle streets for a broken tail light and a dangling license plate.
In plain sight was a large, brown bag that contained what appeared to be a large number of syringes, as well as a red sharps container typically used for disposing of used hypodermic needles, according to the report.
The driver said “he had used heroin within the last 8 hours or so,” the report states.
The driver was taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of narcotics, and transported to Chelsea Community Hospital for a blood draw to determine the amount of drugs in his system.
The case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and warrant authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
Family food incident
On Nov. 15 at about 9:10 p.m., police were called to the 600 block N. Main St., for a report of a larceny from a residence.
The caller said his son, who does not live at the residence, came over and took a large quantity of food and left, according to the police report.
The father called his son and asked if he had taken the items, and according to the report, his son stated “I got you” and disconnected the phone.
The case is pending the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s review.
Moore Drive home broken into, nothing taken
On Nov. 10, sometime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., a home on the 800 block of Moore Drive was broken into.
Chelsea Police received a call from the renter of the home who said pumpkins were smashed and the front door had been damaged, but following an investigation, it appeared that nothing was stolen.
“Considerable damage was done to both the screen door as well as the primary front door,” according to the police report, and the property owner was notified of the incident.
I-pod stolen from coat
Police are investigating a report of an I-pod, apparently stolen from the pocket of a coat that was hung on a coat wrack in a business on the 1500 block of South Main Street on Nov. 7.
The owner went to the police station to report the missing item that he said had been stolen from his coat while he was working.
He said he arrived at work around 3 p.m. and hung up his coat. Later that evening, he discovered that his I-pod was missing.
This case is under investigation.
Bounced checks complaint
Police were called to the 122 block of South Main Street on Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. to investigate a report of “a non-sufficient funds check complaint.”
The caller said that a 28-year-old Chelsea woman had written two separate bad checks in a 3-day period in July, 2011, and the caller had been unable to collect on the checks.
The case remains open.
Man charged with felonious domestic assault
A 25-year-old Chelsea man was arrested for felonious domestic assault on Nov. 4 following a 911 call by his girlfriend.
Police were called to the 200 block of Pierce Street at 12:25 a.m. by a woman who, according to the police report, said her live-in boyfriend had assaulted her and “manually strangled her on multiple occasions during the altercation.”
The woman was taken to Chelsea Community Hospital for a medical evaluation and later released.
The suspect is at the Washtenaw County Jail Pending warrant review and authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
Unauthorized use of debit card
On Nov. 2, a woman went to the Chelsea Police Department to report that her “on again off again” 21-year-old boyfriend had taken her debit card without her knowledge and withdrawn $50.
According to the police report, the woman told police she had not given the boyfriend permission to use the card and she’d awoken from a nap to find both the man and her car gone.
“Shortly thereafter,” according to the police report, “The suspect returned with the vehicle and returned the card and advised her that he made a couple of transactions using her card.”
The woman told police she wanted to pursue criminal prosecution.
The case remains open pending warrant authorization and review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
Fight leads to multiple charges
A three-count warrant for “assault to commit great bodily harm less than murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated domestic violence” was issued following a fight between two men on Halloween night on the 500 block of North Main Street.
Chelsea Police received a 911 call from a neighbor about a loud argument and when police arrived, officers separated the two men.
The victim stated that his intoxicated boyfriend wanted to take his car to buy more alcohol, and when the victim refused to give his boyfriend the keys to the vehicle, the suspect, a 28-year-old Chelsea man, attacked him.
According to the police report, the victim was hit, bitten multiple times and grabbed by his throat and threatened.
The victim was transported to the Chelsea Community Hospital for a medical evaluation and was later released.
The suspect was taken to Washtenaw County Jail pending arraignment on the charges.
Pistol stolen from vehicle
A man arrived at the Chelsea Police station to report that his pistol had been stolen from the console of his vehicle sometime between 9 p.m.-12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 from the 300 block of West Middle Street.
The victim, a registered concealed pistol license holder, told police he thinks he may have left his vehicle unlocked the night of Oct. 29.
No other items were missing from the vehicle.
The stolen pistol was entered as stolen into the National Crime Information Center computer system.
Crash leads to arrest
Chelsea Police responded to a crash on the 500 block of South Main St. on Oct. 27 and wound up arresting a 30-year-old Livonia man for operating his vehicle with under the influence of alcohol.
According to police reports, it was his second offense and the driver was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
The incident took place at 5:30 p.m. and the case remains open “pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime lab and a warrant from the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office,” the police report states.
Vintage locket reported stolen
On Oct. 25, police received a call from a business on the 6000 block of Sibley Road stating that “a customer come into the store and requested to see some jewelry that was behind a locked case.”
The customer looked at a number of pieces and purchased a few.
“The employee collected the pieces that were not purchased and placed the items back in the case,” the police report states. “The following day, it was determined that one of the items, an 18-karat gold vintage locket, was missing from the display case.”
Although police followed up with the suspect who bought the jewelry, there were “negative results,” according to the report.
Purse stolen
Chelsea Police responded to a report of a stolen purse on Oct. 22 in the 1300 block of South Main St.
According to the police report, last Monday at 1:20 p.m., a woman called police saying that she had left her purse in the lobby of her office building before heading to another room for a meeting. When she returned, she noticed her purse was missing. The case remains under investigation.
Membership card found in trash
On Oct. 16 at 9:10 a.m., a resident brought a membership card into the police station that she’d found in a trash can at her residence on the 100 block of Grant St.
The woman said the card did not belong to anyone who lived at the multi-family residence.
The card is at the police station until the owner can be located.
Domestic assault
Police were called to the 700 block of Flanders St. on Oct. 16 at 5:29 p.m. for a report of a domestic assault in progress.
When police arrived, they found the victim and a 20-year-old Chelsea man in the front yard of the residence.
The case remains open pending a warrant by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office on a charge of domestic violence and interfering with a 911 phone call.
Counterfeit bill turned over to police
Police were called to the 1200 block of South Main St. on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. to investigate a report of a counterfeit bill, which had been passed at some point the previous day.
There are no suspects in the case and the bill was placed into evidence while the United States Secret Service was notified. The case is closed pending further information.
Burglary thwarted
Chelsea Police responded to the 1100 block of South Main Street on a report of a burglar alarm at a business and found a 39-year-old Grand Blanc man on the property near the building on Oct. 17 at 9 p.m.
The man was detained and arrested by police once it was determined that “entry was made into the building and items had been taken,” according to the police report.
The man was arrested and transported to the Washtenaw County Jail where he was held pending a warrant from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s office.
Violation of personal protection order
On Oct. 19, police were called to the 300 block of N. Main Street at 5 p.m. by a resident who reported a violation of a personal protection order. The female caller told police that she had recently served a man with a personal protection order and since that time she’d received multiple text messages from a 64-year-old Chelsea man.
In addition, the woman told police that she believes she has seen the man drive past the property on numerous occasions, according to the police report, and police documented the multiple threatening text messages.
The man was not at the residence when police arrived, and the case remains open pending further investigation.
Pot seized
Two Chelsea men, ages 17 and 18, were transported to a friend’s home after they were found sleeping in a car in a parking lot at the corner of Sibley and North Main Street and in possession of pot.
On Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m., the men told police they’d “both been kicked out of their homes and had no place to go,” according to the police report.
“A strong odor of marijuana could be smelled coming from inside the vehicle,” the report states, and the men admitted that there was pot in the glove compartment. Police confiscated the drugs and they were logged into evidence.
The men were taken to a friend’s residence where “they will be allowed to stay for a while,” according to the report.
The case remains open pending lab analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and a warrant from the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
I-pod taken from vehicle
On Oct. 5, between 3:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. on the 700 block of North Freer Road, an I-pod was taken from a car parked in the parking lot.
The victim went to the Chelsea Police station on Oct.7 to report the theft.
She told police that she parked her vehicle for work and when she returned to it at about 12:30 a.m., she noticed that her I-pod Touch was missing from the console of her vehicle, according to the police report.
There were no signs of forced entry and there are no leads. The case is closed pending further information.
Domestic assault reported
Police responded to a 911 call on Oct. 6 at 12:18 a.m. on the 1400 block of Carston Lane where they arrested a 35-year-old Chelsea woman on a charge of domestic violence.
She was taken to the Chelsea Police Department for processing and transported to the Washtenaw County Jail pending arraignment.
Both people involved in the assault refused medical attention.
Recycling larceny
On Oct. 5, officers responded to a business on the 1200 block of South Main St. for a report of larceny from a building.
According to the police report, officers met with a witness as well as a store official, and both stated “that employees were emptying out the bottle and can machines and when (they) were not looking, the suspects took multiple bottles out of the bins and re-deposited them into the machine.”
The suspects did this repeatedly, according to the police report, and in addition, removed a large bag of returnable bottles and placed them just outside the main entrance.
One suspect did some shopping then attempted to cash the receipts for the returnable bottles, according to the police report.
The suspects, a 21-year-old Chelsea woman and a 24-year-old Chelsea man, were arrested and taken to the police building.
They were interviewed and released pending authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, according to the police report and prohibited from entering the store for one year.
Officer assaulted following DUI arrest
On Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. on the 500 Block of N. Main St., police stopped a 47-year-old Chelsea man, who they observed driving erratically.
Officers performed sobriety tests and arrested the man for suspicion of “being under the influence of alcohol,” according to the police report, and in addition, he was driving on a suspended license.
“The suspect was deemed unfit for lodging at the Washtenaw County Jail due to his high blood alcohol level and was transported to the Chelsea Hospital for medical treatment,” the report states.
At 12:15 a.m., police were notified by hospital officials that the suspect was “causing problems at the hospital,” and police assistance was needed.
While attempting to calm the man down, according to the police report, an altercation ensued and an officer was assaulted by the suspect.
“The suspect was restrained so that medical attention could be completed,” the report states, and after review by medical personnel, the suspect was released from the hospital and transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
The case, which includes the assault on a police officer, remains open pending review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Retail fraud
On Oct. 4, at about 12:20 p.m., a 22-year-old Manchester man was arrested for retail fraud in the 1200 block of South Main St.
The case remains open pending review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Whitmore Lake woman arrested on outstanding warrant
On Sept. 29, the Chelsea Police Department picked up a 19-year-old female from Whitmore Lake who was wanted on a warrant.
The arrest took place following a call from the South Lyon Police Department that they had the woman in custody.
She was transported to the Washtenaw County jail for arraignment.
Multiple items taken in break-in of business
Chelsea Police were called to the 300 block of North Main Street on Sept. 29 for a reported break-in.
The incident took place overnight and was noticed when the store manager arrived at 7 a.m. to open the store.
She said she closed up the store the night before about 10 p.m. on Sept. 28 and when she returned the next morning, although there was no forced entry, multiple items were missing, according to the police report.
The incident remains open and is under investigation.
Wallet turned into police department
On Sept. 25, about 1:30 p.m., a Good Samaritan turned in a wallet he found on the 1100 Block of South Main St.
According to the police report, the wallet was found near a parking lot in the area containing money and an ID.
Police were able to return the wallet to its owner.
Noise complaint
Chelsea police were dispatched to the 200 block of Wilkinson Street on Sept. 23 at 9:30 p.m. for a noise complaint.
A caller told police that there were loud noises coming from a nearby residence and police contacted the people involved who “stated that they would attempt to be quieter,” according to the police report.
No violations or further action were taken.
Woman’s mountain bike recovered
An aqua green woman’s mountain bike was recovered in a wooded area near the 200 block of W. North Street near Hayes Street on Sept. 20 about 8 a.m.
Chelsea Police were notified of the bike’s recovery and an officer took the bike back to the police building.
It’s been logged into evidence as found property if anyone is missing the bike.
Speeding stop leads to arrest for outstanding warrant
When Chelsea Police stopped a 38-year-old Chelsea resident for a speeding violation on Sept. 15 at 8:30 p.m., it was determined that the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Michigan State Police Brighton post.
According to the police report, the driver was able to post the $235 bond and was released from custody.
Rear door of building damaged
On Sept. 15, police were flagged down to report damage to the rear door of a building in the 100 block of North Main Street, which occurred between Sept. 7-13.
Police were alerted to the attempted break-in by the owner who said the suspect did not get inside, but that there was damage to the door jam.
The door had already been repaired at the time of the report, and there is no further information available about possible suspects.
Gas siphoned from vehicle
On Sept. 14, between 6-11:15 p.m. in the 700 block of North Freer Road, about 1/8 of a tank of gas was allegedly taken from a vehicle, which was parked in the lot at that location.
The female driver had parked her car about 6 p.m. and when she returned later that night, she noticed that “the gas lid (on her vehicle) was partially ajar,” according to the police report.
There are no confirmed suspects at this time.
Drunken driving arrest
On Sept. 12 at 8:50 p.m. at the corner of West Old US-12 and South Main Street, a 65-year-old Chelsea man was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The arrest followed a call from a witness who reported someone “driving in a reckless manner,” according to the police report. The dispatcher stayed on the phone with the caller until officers could locate the vehicle.
After questioning the driver and performing standard field sobriety tests, the driver, a 65-year-old Chelsea man, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and prosecutor’s review.
Grave site robbery reported
On Sept. 12, a resident arrived at the new police station to report that multiple items had been stolen from a grave at the 1000 block of North Freer Road.
It’s unknown when the thefts took place and there is no further information.
However, police will continue to patrol the area.
Possible pot pipe found
On Sept. 11, at 10:45 a.m., police received a call about possible drug paraphernalia found on the 500 block of West Middle Street.
“Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant who turned the property over to the officer,” according to the police report. “The officer confirmed that it was, in fact, a homemade pipe, potentially used for smoking marijuana.”
The pipe was logged into evidence and subsequently destroyed.
Traffic stop leads to arrest
While on patrol on Sept. 8, Chelsea Police stopped a 32-year-old Grass Lake woman for a traffic infraction on the 1100 block of South Main St.
It was determined that she was under the influence of narcotics during the 5:45 a.m. traffic stop, which led to her being taken into custody.
Police also found that she had multiple stolen items from a nearby store in her possession.
The case remains open pending authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office and laboratory analysis from the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.
Family trouble
On Sept. 6, Police responded to the 600 block of North Main St. to a report of family trouble and a 911 hang-up at 10 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers located the people involved and determined that no physical violence had occurred; that the argument was verbal in nature.
According to the police report, the two people were separated for the night in an attempt to resolve the matter.
Intoxicated driver
A 63-year-old Detroit man was placed under arrest and transported to the Washtenaw County jail following a report of an intoxicated driver on Sept. 6
Police responded to the 1600 block of South Main St. at 5:45 p.m. and determined that driver was, indeed, under the influence of alcohol.
The case remains open pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office.
Bikes swiped
On Sept. 1, between 12:30 and 6 p.m., two bikes were taken from an apartment on the 200 block of Park St.
The caller reported that he had placed his green mountain bike along with his son’s red-and-black BMX style bike in the hallway near his apartment and when he returned, both bikes were gone.
The case is closed pending further leads.
Retail fraud
On Sept. 3 at 7:45 p.m., police responded to the 1200 block of South Main St. on a complaint of retail fraud.
When the police arrived, it was determined that a 48-year-old Chelsea woman was being detained in the store for stealing items.
“The investigation was completed and the suspect was released pending authorization by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office,” according to the police report.
Bricks thrown
On Aug. 29, during an early morning patrol of the Fairways subdivision, Chelsea Police saw a large number of bricks littering the road on the 600 Block of Fairways Lane.
Although no suspects were present during the 3 a.m. stop, two vehicles were found damaged – the result of thrown bricks, according to the police report.
The case is closed pending further leads.
Missing bike
At 6 p.m., on Aug. 27, police responded to a complaint of a missing bike on the 600 Block of Grant Street.
According to the police report, the female caller said the bicycle was taken from the carport area of her residence between 2-5 p.m. that day.
The caller said she did not know of anyone who may have taken the bicycle, according to the police report.
The girl’s bike is size 16 inches and aqua green.
The case is closed pending further leads so if anyone sees the bike, please call the police station.
Potential trespass incident
Police were called to the 200 Block of Washington Street on Aug. 27 at 12:20 p.m. for a report of “a possible trespassing complaint.”
According to the police report, dispatch received a call from a neighbor who stated that the homeowner asked neighbors to call the police if a specific vehicle was seen at the residence.
Apparently, the homeowner had fired an employee and feared the employee might go to his home “in retaliation for being fired,” according to the police report.
Upon arrival, officers confronted the alleged trespasser coming out of the home and after contacting the business owner, they confirmed that a 35-year-old Ann Arbor man was, indeed, trespassing on the property.
The man was handcuffed and detained until the homeowner arrived. He declined to press criminal charges and the man was released from custody.
Items stolen from purse dropped beneath bleachers
Although found, a purse that was dropped in the bleachers at the fair on Aug. 23 was returned to its owner missing keys and money.
Chelsea Police were alerted to the dropped purse, which had fallen between the bleachers, at 10 p.m. in the 20000 Block of W. Old US-12.
The purse was found by a female described to be in her mid-20’s with dark brown hair, who was about 5-feet, 4-inches tall. According to the police report, “it was determined that multiple items, including keys and money had been taken” from the purse.
Car crash leads to citation for multiple violations
Police responded to report of a car crash on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the corner of South Main Street and Old US-12 and a routine computer check led to multiple violations.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old Chelsea woman was operating her vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, no current registration or insurance.
She was ticketed for the violations and the vehicle was towed to a body shop for repairs.
Vehicle fire
Chelsea Police and the Chelsea Area Fire Authority responded to a report of a vehicle fire on the 200 Block of South Street on Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Upon the police department’s arrival, the fire had been extinguished by residents in the area.
“There did not appear to be any foul play involved and the cause of the fire appeared to be mechanical,” according to the report.
Bad check written
Chelsea police responded to a report of a bad check that was written in excess of $2,600 on Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m.
The call came from a business in the 700 Block of West Industrial after the recipient had been unsuccessful in contacting the person who issued it, a 39-year-old Fenton man.
The case remains open pending further investigation.
Suspect from 2009 larceny case arrested by Detroit Police
On Aug. 22 at 12:45 p.m., Detroit Police contacted Chelsea Police following the arrest of a male with a felony warrant.
The man was arrested on I-94 and Rawsonville Road, and arrangements were made to pick-up the 21-year-old Detroit man. He was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail, where he will be lodged pending a court hearing.
Money stolen from a purse
On Aug. 21 at 1:30 p.m. on the 600 Block of South Main Street, police were called for a report of larceny of money from a purse.
The suspect returned the money to the victim who decided not to seek criminal prosecution, so the case is closed.
Larceny from auto
Chelsea Police were called to the 700 Block of South Main Street on Aug. 19 at 2:46 p.m. for a complaint of a larceny from an auto.
This incident remains open pending further investigation, and no further details are available at this time, according to the police report.
3 cell phones stolen
On Aug. 14 at 11:10 a.m., Chelsea Police were called to the 300 Block of N. Main St. for a report of larceny of three cell phones.
“The complainant stated that he could confirm that the phones were delivered on dates ranging from June 11-July 5,” according to the police report. “The phones were unable to be located at the time of the complaint, and it was believed that they had been stolen.”
The incident remains under investigation and police are following up on leads in the case.
Road rage incident
Chelsea Police were called to the intersection of Old US-12 and South Main St. on Aug. 13, at 3:45 p.m. for a report of “assault/road rage,” according to police reports.
“The victim stated that she was traveling on E. Old US- 12 and when attempting to enter the turn lane, she was cut off by the suspect,” the report states.
An argument ensued according to the report, and the suspect eventually followed the victim into the parking lot.
The incident remains under investigation pending an interview with the suspect according to police.
Destruction of Property
The driver’s side mirror was knocked off the side of a car that was parked in a driveway on the 500 block of Chandler on Aug. 11.
Chelsea Police responded to a call the next day about the destruction of property that occurred sometime between 7 p.m. and midnight.
“The complainant stated that she had parked her vehicle in her driveway and when she returned to the vehicle, she noticed that the driver side mirror had been knocked off of the door and was lying on the ground,” according to the police report.
The case is closed pending further leads.
Missing Lawnmower
A lawnmower that was placed in the front yard of a Grant Street yard with a For Sale sign on it was allegedly stolen sometime between 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 8.
The theft took place on the 500 block of Grant Street and police were called to investigate.
“The victim stated that he had placed a lawn mower in his front yard for sale, then left his residence and when he returned he noticed that the lawn mower was missing from his yard,” according to the police report.
The victim said he thoroughly scoured the area and could not locate a note or any money indicating that someone had purchased the lawn mower, according to the report.
In addition, the lawn clippings catcher for the mower was also missing. The victim said it was last seen on the front porch.
Police canvassed the area and were told by a witness that a white male with brown hair loaded it into a white truck and drove away. If anyone has more information, please contact Chelsea Police.
Smash and Grab from a Car
(Note there was a story about this incident and the one following last week, so these are not new crimes.)
Sometime between 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, a thief smashed a passenger side window of a car parked on the 1100 block of South Main St. and stole a black IPod.
The victim said he’d parked his car at 10 a.m. and when he returned he found the passenger side window “had been smashed out” and the IPod was missing according to the report. Police are still investigating the incident.
Purse swiped from car
On Aug. 6, sometime between 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. near the 100 block of N. Main Street, a thief smashed a driver’s side front window and took a purse that had been sitting inside the car.
“The victim stated that she parked her vehicle near the 100 block of N. Main Street and when she returned to her vehicle, she noticed that her driver’s side front window had been broken out,” and the purse was gone, according to the police report.
This case, as well as the other smash and grab one, remain under active investigation by Chelsea Police.
Girl’s Mountain Bike Found
Chelsea Police report that on Aug. 3 at 9 p.m., they responded to the 100 Block of S. Main St., to a report of “found property.”
A girl’s mountain bike was apparently left abandoned in front of the residence, leaning on a light pole.
Police have been unable to locate the owner, but the bike was logged as found property at the police station and will be held for safekeeping, according to police reports.
Woman’s gold ring found
If you are missing a woman’s gold ring, which was lost about a year ago on the 200 Block of S. Main Street, stop by the Chelsea Police Station and claim it.
The ring was dropped off at the police station on Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m.
According to the police report, the ring was found a year ago in a parking lot, and there were no details about why it took so long for the ring to fnd its way to police.
The ring is in found property and, like the bike, is being held by police for safekeeping.
Check written on closed business account
On Aug. 1 at 11:15 a.m., police were called to the 1100 Block of S. Main St. to investigate a complaint that a check was written on a closed bank account.
According to the police report, “an officer was requested to respond to the listed location for the report of a closed account check that was written at the business.”
The case remains “under active investigation,” but there are no further details.
Warrant arrest for 2011 shoplifting suspect
A 50-year old male was taken into custody on July 23 by Chelsea Police for a outstanding 2011 shoplifting warrant.
The man was picked up at North Territorial and Embury Road and transported to Washtenaw County Jail following a report from Sheriff’s Office that alerted local police to his location.
Felonious assault on South Main
Chelsea Police responded to a report that a man’s ex-wife had “just run him over” on the 1200 Block of South Main at 1 p.m. on July 24.
Police report that the male victim was complaining of a foreman injury, “which (the victim said) was the result of him jumping out of the way of the moving vehicle.”
According to the report, after allegedly trying to run her ex-husband over, the 41-year old Manchester Township female suspect fled the scene by car. Chelsea Police contacted her by phone.
The case remains open pending charges for domestic assault by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
MSP arrest female wanted on warrant
A 19-year-old female from Pinckney was arrested by Michigan State Police on July 26 at 2 a.m. on a warrant from Chelsea Police.
The female had failed to appear in court on “a minor in possession of alcohol charge” and is in the Washtenaw County Jail pending a court hearing.
Illegal dumping
Chelsea Police responded to a report of illegal dumping on the 1000 block of S. Main St. on July 17 at 8:26 a.m.
According to police reports, an employee arrived at work and found that the dumpster in the back of the business had been filled with a large amount of trash not belonging to the business. The dumping occurred the night before and the case remains open.
Suspended license
Chelsea Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on July 19 at noon at the corner of Sibley Road and West Industrial and discovered the driver was driving on a suspended license.
It was determined that the 34-year-old male driver was also wanted in Blackman Township for a traffic offense, police reported. He was taken into custody and turned over to the Blackman Township Department of Public Safety.
Charges of driving on a suspended driver’s license are pending.
Washer/dryer fire at apartment complex
Police and Chelsea firefighters responded to a 911 call for a washer/dryer fire at the 700 Block of West Middle St. on July 19 at 1 p.m.
The fire, not considered arson, was extinguished by firefighters from the Chelsea Area Fire Authority. However, while police investigated the incident, they discovered a 29-year-old Saline man, who was wanted on a warrant.
The male was arrested and transported to the Chelsea Police Department where he posted bond and was released pending his next court date.
Stolen license plate
Police were called to the 1500 block of Commerce Park Drive for a report of an abandoned/suspicious vehicle on July 20 at 9 a.m.
According to the police report, it was determined that the vehicle’s license plate was stolen, the vehicle was not.
The stolen plate was taken off of the vehicle and “listed for destruction,” the report states, and the vehicle was towed and impounded until it could be retrieved by the registered owner.
Gas stolen from a vehicle
Police responded to the 700 block of North Freer Road on a report of “larceny of gasoline from a vehicle” on July 21 at 9:51 p.m. No further information is available at this time.
Chelsea Police issue a summary of crimes in the city, usually on Monday mornings.
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