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Beware of utility worker scams

By Rich Kinsey A few weeks ago, I wrote about driveway resurfacing and barn painting scams. These are just a few of the scams perpetrated on victims who are absolutely innocent. Especially vulnerable are those who live alone and have … Read more

Summer Scams: driveway paving and barn painting

By Rich Kinsey Spring and sunny skies are back in Chelsea. As the temperatures and dandelions rise, the chances of you becoming a victim of crime also rises. Criminals are a rather lazy lot – choosing to steal and victimize instead … Read more

Recent crime: purses and wallet stolen

In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, on April 26 five purses were stolen from a display at a store and a wallet was stolen from an unattended purse. For the full stories, please click here.

Recent crime: car stolen from driveway on Orchard Street

In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, a resident reported his car was stolen from his residence on Orchard Street. It was found a day later in a ditch off Trinkle Road. For the full story, please click here.  

Police need help finding suspect in stolen car case

The Chelsea Police Department and the Michigan State Police are investigating a stolen vehicle/fleeing case. A 2013 silver Ford Focus 4-door car was seen in the parking lot of the Timber Town Park on Saturday morning, March 19, at approximately … Read more

Recent crime: two drivers arrested for DUI

In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, a resident alerted police to a possible drunk driver, who was found and arrested and a 21-year-old Chelsea man was pulled over for driving without his headlights on and was arrested for driving under … Read more