Chelsea, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
For 2016, there is limited crime data available for Chelsea, but the estimated crime rate is 1,732 per 100,000 persons. This is far below the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons and the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons.
Chelsea does not have its own police department. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is located in Columbiana, and the sheriff is John Samaniego. Divisions within the sheriff’s office include patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, administration, narcotics, and specialty units.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
380 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
205-669-4181
John Samaniego, Sheriff
jsamaniego@shelbyso.com
The Corrections Division is headed by Captain Jay Fondren and is located on the premises with the sheriff’s office. This facility has 500 beds and employs 65 correction officers. Inmates are allowed one visit per week, via video visits. Appointments for visits must be made via the website http://jailvisitor.com/. Visitation appointments are available for Tuesday – Thursday, from 7:20 pm to 9:35 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:25 am, and Sunday from 8:00 am to 9:35 pm. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Shelby County Corrections
380 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
205-669-3938
Chelsea, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk’s Office, and the Chelsea City Clerk is Becky Landers. The City Clerk is responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept of all meetings and other city actions.
Becky Landers
blanders@cityofchelsea.com
City Hall
11611 Chelsea Rd
Chelsea, Al 35043
205-678-8455
