Ashland: Where Criminals Come to Get Caught

Joe Lyons • February 7, 2024

In a rather unexpected turn of events, the Ashland Police Division Officers found themselves taking a routine traffic stop to a whole new level.

It all unfolded on this sunny Ashland afternoon, around 2:30 pm, just in front of the Denny’s off US Route 250.

What started as a seemingly unremarkable traffic stop escalated into the apprehension of two individuals and the recovery of a stash of drugs after a thorough search of the vehicle.

The identities of the culprits remain shrouded in mystery as charges are still pending against them.

What we do know is that the driver, a 47-year-old man hailing from Columbus, Ohio, had an equally suspicious passenger, a 46-year-old male resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

To complicate matters further, during the arrest, one of the perpetrators, who seemingly needed a few more hours before going to jail, requested EMS to be called. Well, that call for aid ended up leading to him being transported to the ER, albeit in a more comfortable setting.

Now, the charges against both individuals are currently under review, leaving us eagerly awaiting the forthcoming details.

It seems like the criminals just can’t resist the allure of getting tangled up in Ashland’s web of justice.