Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office offers safety tips
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office mission is to create public safety, provide quality service and build strong sustainable communities. In keeping communities safe, the Sheriff’s Office advises residents and citizens follow some simple safety tips: 1) Lock your Vehicle: The … Read more
Sheriff’s office warns of more phone, email scams
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has again received increased reports of phone and email scams within our communities purported to be from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office employees. The suspect(s) of the scam say they are employed by the Washtenaw County … Read more
Sheriff’s office reminds drivers: ‘Click It or Ticket’
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers of the importance of seat belt use. This annual campaign is part of the National Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement crackdown which runs through June 2. The national seat belt campaign … Read more
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has again received increased reports of phone and email scams within our communities purported to be from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office employees. The suspect(s) of the scam say they are employed by the Washtenaw County … Read more
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office urges swift water alert
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to exercise extreme caution when engaging in any recreational activity on any stream or river in the county. The recent heavy rainstorms have elevated water levels in rivers and streams, and increased … Read more
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office alerts you of another scam
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has recently received an increased number of email and phone scams within our communities. The subject of the scam begins with saying they are employed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and may use a … Read more
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns of IRS phone scams
Sheriff Jerry Clayton and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you to be aware of potential IRS Phone Scams and to be prepared. Now that taxes have been filed and many are awaiting a refund or paying … Read more
Ice safety reminders
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton would like to remind everyone of the following ice safety tips while enjoying our frozen lakes and ponds throughout the county. Things to consider before you go out: Ice conditions vary from lake to … Read more
Washtnaw County Sheriff’s Office offers ice safety tips
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone of the following ice safety tips while enjoying frozen lakes and ponds. Things … Read more
Chelsea State Bank supports ‘Shop with a Cop’
Chelsea State Bank continues its support of Shop with a Cop this holiday season with a $4,000 donation. Shop with a Cop is sponsored by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, and local police officers including the Chelsea Police Department. “As … Read more
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday traffic enforcement
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and local police reminds everyone: “this holiday season, and all year long – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The holidays are a time for family, friends, and co-workers to celebrate. Whether it’s an office … Read more
Nov. 22-25: Sheriff’s Office to step up holiday drunk driving enforcement
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s will be stepping up drunk driving patrols beginning Nov. 22 through Nov. 25 across the county to keep roadways safe from distracted, intoxicated and otherwise dangerous drivers. The countywide campaign aims to reduce deaths and injuries … Read more