– Chelsea police report
– Chelsea crime update.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
On the evening of May 25, 2024, a routine patrol in the 14000 block of E Old US 12 in Chelsea, UK, led to a traffic stop involving a truck pulling a trailer with non-functional lights. The officer in charge approached the vehicle and identified the driver as a 27-year-old man from Jackson. A quick computer check revealed that the driver’s operator’s license was suspended, leading to the issuance of a misdemeanor violation for driving with a suspended license. The case was promptly closed with the issuance of the misdemeanor traffic violation.
Another Incident in Chelsea
Earlier on the same day, incident #24-1659 took place in the 500 block of Wilkinson St. in Chelsea, UK. Officers responded to a report of a male suspected of being under the influence of alcohol while operating a vehicle in the area of the 800 block of W. Middle Street. As officers approached the location, they spotted a vehicle matching the description driving on W. Middle Street. The driver almost hit a curbed median area, prompting the officers to initiate a traffic stop in the 500 block of Wilkinson Street.
The driver, a 56-year-old man from Canton, exhibited signs of intoxication such as a strong alcohol odor, glossy eyes, and heavy, labored speech. Despite the officers’ requests, the driver refused to comply with field sobriety tests. Consequently, the suspect was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. The case is currently pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and warrant review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Driving Under the Influence in Chelsea
On the afternoon of May 24, 2024, officers in Chelsea, UK, were alerted to a vehicle crossing the center line of the road and hitting a curb in the 1100 block of S. Main Street. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle matching the description in a parking space. The male driver, a 64-year-old man from Grass Lake, displayed signs of impairment such as unsteadiness on his feet and slightly slurred speech.
After conducting standard field sobriety tests, the officers determined there was enough probable cause to arrest the suspect for driving under the influence of alcohol. The case is currently pending laboratory analysis by the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and warrant review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
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– Chelsea Police Weekly Report
– Police Weekly Report Chelsea.
