The main goal behind the newly introduced Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) program named Community Connect is to better protect residents and businesses in the communities it serves. The DAFD recently announced “the launch of Community Connect, a free, secure, and easy-to-use platform designed to help first responders better protect residents and businesses in the ...
A child was seriously injured after reportedly being hit by a tractor on the afternoon of November 6. Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) responded to the scene at 2:38 p.m. to a reported “child struck by a tractor on Gross Road, west of Parker,” HVA spokesman Marc Breckenridge said. “We transported one patient to Mott Children’s ...
Photo: Google Street View The Milan Police Department is investigating shots fired Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025, at the Mill Race Shores Mobile Home Park, located at 563 Allen Road in Milan. According to witnesses, a man identified as a Van Buren Township resident entered the community and began shooting at homes and vehicles. Milan ...
Incident #: 25-4029 Location: 1300 block of Armstrong Drive Date: October 27, 2025 Time: 12:33 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was requested to respond to the Chelsea Police Department for a walk-in fraud report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant, who stated that he had recently received a text message ...
After a months-long negotiation process, the Scio Township Firefighters Union (IAFF Local 4891) has a new contract with Scio Township. The township board ratified the contract at a special meeting on October 31. The contract is a three-year extension that will see the group getting pay raises. Here’s a look at the newly agreed upon ...
Photo: Sibley Rd (east) Bridge, over Letts Creek, between Bush Rd and Werkner Rd in Sylvan Township. Courtesy WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is preparing to replace the aging Sibley Road Bridge, a key transportation link located over Letts Creek, between Bush Road and Werkner Road in Sylvan Township. Built in 1968, the ...
The attempted robbery at the Chelsea State Bank branch in Dexter has led to a Venezuelan man being accused of conspiring with others to break into the location’s drive-thru ATM. The incident occurred on October 12 at the branch located at 7101 Dexter Ann Arbor Road. The suspect has been identified in news reports as ...
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has secured a $1.12 million federally funded Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) grant to construct a modern roundabout (single-lane, peanut-shaped) at the Dexter “Five Points” intersection of Huron River Drive, Joy Road, and Mast Road in Webster Township. This is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to address traffic congestion ...
Incident #: 25-3901/25-3902 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: October 19, 2025 Time: 1:50 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle in the 1600 block of S. Main Street for a routine traffic violation. The officer made contact with the driver and two additional occupants inside the vehicle. The ...
Photo: Saline Police shared this comparison of a counterfeit $100 bill (top) and a genuine newer design (bottom). Social media users noted the “apples vs. oranges” comparison, as the fake mimics an older 1977-style bill, which is part of a known counterfeiting tactic targeting outdated designs before advanced security features were added. Photo: Saline Police ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-3784 Location: 1500 block of S. Main Street Date: October 11, 2025 Time: 5:05 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Main Street for a complaint about an attempted passing of counterfeit currency. The complainant reported that a male ...
The following information is taken from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s online Data & Information Dashboard for zip code 48130. The information is subject to change as cases develop. It does not include the activity of other law enforcement agencies that may have been active in the area. Crime Overview In September, deputies verified 20 total ...
The Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan, is 100% contained, with fire crews putting water on remaining hot spots near the perimeter on Wednesday. “They will be out there for the next several days, mopping up to make sure the fire remains contained,” said Jeff Vasher, resource protection manager for the ...
The Chelsea Police Department is seeking information about a driver who struck a child with their vehicle in downtown Chelsea on the morning of October 7. Chelsea Police sent out a request for information alert that day giving some of the details of the incident: “On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30-7:40 a.m., a ...
Incident #: 25-3693 Location: 1500 block of S. Main Street Date: October 4, 2025 Time: 7:55 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Main Street for a report of an attempt to pass counterfeit currency. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the complainant, who stated that ...
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