Current News:
	04/18/2008 On-Line Accident Report Request Accident reports completed by the Ashland Police Department are now available on-line. Visit www.ashlandkypd.com and follow the link to "Accident Report Request". Once you submit your request on-line, your accident report will be e-mailed to the address you provide within 1-2 business days.
	03/22/2008 Burglary Arrest On 03:39 am on 3-22-08, Ashland Police responded to call of strange noises at 1404 Montgomery Avenue, where the residents locked themselves in a bedroom. Kenneth Beam of Ashland had unlawfully entered the occupied residence. APD officers J. Moore, C. Brislin, and G. Patrick surrounded the residence and observed Beam run back into the home. A short pursuit ensued and he was apprehended in the kitchen of the victim's home without further incident. The residents were not harmed. Beam was arrested for Burglary 2nd Degree and lodged at the Boyd County Detention Center. Press release prepared by Sgt. Ryan Conley, APD Field Operations.
	03/09/2008 Identity Of Forgery Suspects Sought (08-397) On January 12 of this year an unidentified male and female made off with two electronic games and cash valued at $1000.00 from the Ashland Wal-Mart. It is believed that this pair used two forged travelers checks to purchase the game systems and received cash back. This photo, captured from Wal-Mart's security system show the suspects exiting the store with the stolen merchandise. We need the publics help in identifying these two. Any information anyone may have on the identity of these two suspects should be relayed to Ashland Police Officer Jeremy Helms or any member of the APD or by calling our Silent Witness phone number 606-329-1771. This release prepared by Lt. Darren Wilson, APD Field Operations Watch Commander.
	02/28/2008 Felony Arrest At 11:40 A.M. last date (2/27) Ashland P.D. Officer Jeremy Helms attempted to make a traffic stop on 6th Street. Officer Helms observed a speeding violation for 22 mph over the posted 25 mph speed limit. The driver of the vehicle, 39 year old Craig Finley, stopped the vehicle in the 2200 blk. Pollard Road and attempted to flee on foot. Officer Helms gave chase and captured Finley in the 300 blk. of Harrison Street. After Finley was arrested on the traffic charges, he was found to be in possession of several illicit drugs (in pill form) and a large amount of cash. Also Finley was wanted by the U.S. Marshall's Service for a violation of conditional release related to counterfeiting charges. Finley, formerly of Westwood, gave officers a Flatwoods address. Finley was lodged in the Boyd County Detention Center on the following charges. 1. Speeding (22mph over the limit) 2. Operating on a Suspended Operators License. 3. Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree 4. Fugitive From Justice (U.S. Marshalls Service) 5. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance Within a 1000 Yards of a School (Hatcher Elementary School) 6. Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree. This release prepared by: Lt. Darren Wilson APD Field Operations Watch Commander
	12/14/2007 Online Incident Reporting System The Ashland Police Department has started an online incident reporting system via our website www.ashlandkypd.com. This was designed to give our citizens another option in reporting criminal activity, making it easier for those with busy lifestyles. This will help our officers better serve the citizens of Ashland. It is not intended for reporting an incident that requires immediate police assistance. Please dial 911 for an immediate Police response.The on-line incident report will be checked daily and the reporting party will be contacted within 5 days to determine what type of police action should be taken.

Office of the Chief of Police Robert W. Ratliff At Ashland Police Department, we take pride in providing a high quality of service to you regardless of why or how you have made contact with us. While no agency can guarantee that we will always be able to solve every crime or incident that is reported, we are committed to providing a service that responds professionally and appropriately to your particular needs. We want you to feel satisfied that we have provided the highest quality of service and that we value you as our citizens and take all your concerns seriously. BIO At their regularly scheduled meeting on May 3, 2007, the Ashland Board of City Commissioners named Robert W. Ratliff, serving over 25 years with the Department, as Chief of Police. Chief Ratliff was commissioned as an Ashland Police Officer on January 7, 1982. He was promoted to sergeant on August 8, 1989, to lieutenant on January 23, 1994, to captain on May 21, 2000, and to Assistant Chief on December 23, 2002. Chief Ratliff was appointed as the Acting Chief of Police on April 1, 2006, and served in that capacity until his appointment to the Chief's position. During his career, Chief Ratliff has served in all areas of the Department. He has been a team member, supervisor, watch commander, and commander in the Patrol Division, commander of the Administration Section; detective assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section; and commander of the Auxiliary Services Division. He also served 20 years with the Ashland School Safety Patrol program. Chief Ratliff is a lifelong resident of Ashland. He is a 1977 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, graduate of the Department of Criminal Justice Training, and the 174th session of the FBI National Academy. Chief Ratliff also earned his college degree through the Ashland Community and Technical College.