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Recent crime: fraud complaint, possible pot sale

In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, there are two ongoing investigations — a possible pot sale as well as a possible fraud case. For the full stories, please click here.  

Chelsea State Bank issues a debit card update

Chelsea State Bank will replace about 1,500 debit cards and will be offering credit card transactions on the debit cards on Feb. 13. According to information from the bank, “We have found a solution to the debit card fraud we … Read more

With tax season upon us, beware of IRS scams, phishing, ID theft

(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the information in this story.) The Internal Revenue Service and local police are warning people about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. … Read more

Chelsea PD Advisory: recent increase in credit card fraud

The Chelsea area has experienced an increase in credit card fraud reports stemming from fraudulent purchases both in Michigan as well as nationwide, according to an advisory from the police department. Please see this story that published on Chelsea Update … Read more