crime
State Attorney General Warns of 700Credit Data Breach
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on data breaches following a recent cybersecurity incident at 700Credit LLC that has impacted nearly 6 million individuals nationwide, including more than 160,000 Michiganders. 700Credit, a Michigan-based company, provides services … Read more
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides reminders to protect your property
In the aftermath of several burglaries in Scio Township, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office offered the following reminders to keep your property safe. Burglars are opportunistic and look for the easiest way in and out. The more you can secure … Read more
Recent crime: driver flees scene of crash on Main Street
In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, a Dearborn woman fled the scene of an accident on Main Street but police were able to contact her the next day. For the full story, please click here.
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
Recent Crime: Driver Caught Speeding on Suspended License, Man Writes Bad Checks
In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, an Ypsilanti woman was caught speeding while driving on a suspended license and a Stockbridge man is caught writing bad checks. For the full stories, please click here.
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
Recent crime: assault and battery, malicious destruction of property, tools stolen
In this week’s Chelsea Police blotter, a son is charged with assault and battery against his father, a window is smashed out of a pick-up truck and tools are stolen from a pick-up truck parked in a lot overnight. For … 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
Telephone scam warning from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning folks to beware of false phone calls from people claiming to be from the Washtenaw County Jury Service requesting monetary donations. Also ignore calls from people saying they are from the US Treasury … Read more
Ways to thwart breaking and entry from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
In light of a recent Lodi Township break in, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office offered home owners tips to avoid this happening to you. Burglars are opportunistic and look for the easiest way in and out. The more you can … 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