On October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m. the Chelsea Police Department received a call from the Speedway gas station, located at 930 S. Main St. of a possible pipe bomb located on their property. Chelsea Police Officers responded, confirmed the item had all the resemblance of an explosive device and immediately cordoned off the area around the device. Michigan State Police Bomb Squad was contacted, and they responded to the scene. After examination by the Bomb Squad, it was confirmed that the item was, in fact, an explosive device and it was rendered safe by the Bomb Squad.
The Chelsea Police are working with the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the Speedway Corporation on this incident.
The Chelsea Police would like to remind everyone that if they come across a suspicious package or a possible explosive device, do not touch it, back away, and contact their local police department.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Chelsea Police Department at (734) 475-9122, option 3, or for our Anonymous Tip Line, press option 7.
Kevin Kazyak
Chief of Police
Chelsea Police Department
