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Recent crime: money, bike and catalytic converter stolen

In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, victims reported money stolen from a wallet in an unlocked car, a bike stolen (but later recovered) from a front porch and a catalytic converter taken from a vehicle. For the full stories, please … Read more

Drive sober or get pulled over

(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, U of M Department of Public Safety, and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety will step up enforcement and … Read more

Suspicious activity in the Chelsea area

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning folks that there have been numerous complaints of suspicious activity in the Chelsea area during the night-time hours. Incidents range from doorbells being rung late at night, minor damage to property and overall … Read more

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

IRS scam using Sheriff’s Office phone number

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reports that there is a new IRS scam taking place in the area that is using the Sheriff’s Office phone number. Over the last two weeks residents have received calls from a number that shows … Read more

Be cautious when Christmas shopping online

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tammie Colling of the Northfield Township Police Department for the information in this story.) As more holiday shopping is being done through the internet, the Northfield Township Police would like to remind residents and … Read more