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Police warn: Beware of ‘Storm Chasers’

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bill Coury for sending this information from the Northfield Police Department.) The Northfield Police Department reminds everyone to be mindful of “scammers” who prey on victims of weather-related damage. Per the Better Business Bureau, … Read more

Shooting on Old US-12 in Chelsea on Aug. 8

Chelsea Police issued a press release on Monday, Aug. 11 detailing a shooting that took place on Aug. 8 at about 9 p.m. in the 20000 block of Old US-12 in Chelsea. Police received a 911 call from a 66-year-old … Read more

As April 15 approaches don’t be an IRS scam victim

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tammie Colling, crime prevention/community relations from the Northfield Police Department, for the information in this story.) With tax filing day, April 15, looming, don’t become a victim and fall prey to pressure and what … Read more

Tires stolen off truck in Lyndon Township

On Tuesday, April 1, there was vehicle larceny in the 16800 block of Waterloo Road in Lyndon Township. The suspect removed and stole all four tires off of a truck, according to the police report. The victim saw two suspects … Read more

Four vehicles recently broken into in Lyndon Township

On Monday, March 24 into Tuesday, March 25, another larceny from auto occurred in Lyndon Township, this time in the 10600 block of Copperfield Road. The thief entered the vehicle and removed a tackle box. Then on Thursday, March 27, … Read more

Cash stolen from car in Lyndon Township

On Thursday, March 27, a larceny from an auto occurred in the 10500 block of Leeke Road in Lyndon Township. This is the second larceny from an auto in the township this week. The suspect entered the vehicle sometime between … Read more

Police seek your help with suspect targeting funeral families

The Michigan State Police, Brighton Post, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect in multiple home invasions, which occurred while the victims were attending funeral services for family members. The home invasions … Read more

Home invasion in Scio Township

(Publisher’s note: Although this home invasion did not happen in the Chelsea area, it did happen close to portions of Lima Township and should serve as a reminder to everyone to keep their eyes open to unusual activity in your … Read more