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Emergency Incidents
Obscene graffiti reported on garage door
Property Damage
11th Ave E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible vandalism incident near North 11th Avenue East in Ashland, where someone allegedly spray-painted an obscene image on a garage door overnight.
Motion alarm at Bay Area Pond Building
Break-In
Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible storage area motion alarm at a building near Lakeshore Drive West in Ashland after a report from a keyholder contact, with no contact made with the keyholder.
Patient with severe headache transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are transporting a patient with a possible severe headache toward a hospital near Lake Shore Drive East in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Officers search for unidentified man near Highway 13
Missing Person
WI-13, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a search for an unidentified man near Highway 13 by Cherryville and Osgood, checking driveways and walking along the road near an address in the Ashland area. Units also checked nearby roads in Washburn and Bayfield.
Dog left outside in cold, barking at Ellis Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Ellis Ave S, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported animal complaint near Ellis Avenue, where a neighbor’s dog has reportedly been outside barking since about 3 p.m. and the owner is unknown. The caller is concerned about the dog due to the outdoor temperature.
Customer refuses to leave restaurant and lies on floor
Disturbance
Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a restaurant employee at a hotel reported a male customer who was told to leave about 10 minutes earlier and was refusing to leave, lying on the floor inside the restaurant and not speaking with her.
Dead deer blocking highway near US 2 address
Traffic
US-2, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a deceased deer in the middle of the highway near US Highway 2 in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Security worker followed by SUV in parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a security worker at an office near Lakeshore Drive reported that a black Toyota 4Runner with a female driver allegedly followed him around a parking lot with its lights on before leaving westbound on Lakeshore. The vehicle was described as a 2026 model with a Wisconsin license plate.
Female vomiting blood at Ashland Walmart
Medical Emergency
Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a Walmart on Lakeshore Drive East in Ashland for a 26-year-old woman reportedly vomiting blood near the food and grocery entrance.
Erratic driving by small SUV on US Highway 2
Traffic
US-2, Ashland, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a small silver SUV driving erratically on US Highway 2 near Ashland, possibly due to intoxication or another problem. The caller said they would call back if the vehicle left the highway.
Van hits power pole and is caught in power lines
Traffic
State Highway 118 and Benson Road, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on State Highway 118 near Benson Road, where a van apparently left the roadway, struck a power pole, and became draped in power lines with occupants still inside. Injuries were unknown and additional personnel were requested.
Dog struck at MacArthur and 11th Street West
Traffic
MacArthur Ave & 11th St W, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at the intersection of 11th Avenue West and MacArthur Avenue in Ashland reported that her dog had just been struck by a vehicle and requested assistance before disconnecting the call.
Vehicle damages ditch line near walking trail
Property Damage
Knight Rd, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a water department worker reported seeing a vehicle allegedly tearing up a ditch line near a walking trail between 10th Avenue East and 11th Avenue East in Ashland. The worker is waiting at a location on Knight Road to show law enforcement video footage of the incident.
Trespassing reported at Bay Tower Apartments
Break-In
Chapple Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a man trespassing inside an apartment building near Chapple Avenue. The incident appears to involve a person inside a specific apartment unit at Bay Tower Apartments.
Woman seeking hospital transport leaves tire shop
Medical Emergency
Main St E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 disconnect from a tire business near Main Street. Staff reported a younger woman in black clothing who asked for help getting to a hospital, declined an ambulance, and then left the area heading westbound on Main Street. This is a possible medical-related welfare concern.
Person threatens to jump off Stuntz Avenue bridge
Medical Emergency
Stuntz Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from (name withheld) that his girlfriend was messaging him and threatening to jump off the Stuntz Avenue bridge in Ashland. The caller could not receive a callback due to a disconnected phone. Units responded to check the bridge area and initially did not see anyone there.
Man fell and injured back near 5th St E
Medical Emergency
5th St E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units coordinated an intercept near West Fifth Street in Ashland for a 67-year-old man who had fallen and could not get up, with a possible back injury and a request for pain control.
67-year-old man fell and may have back injury
Medical Emergency
5th St E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on West 5th Street for a reported 67-year-old man who fell, cannot get up, and may have a back injury.
69-year-old woman having breathing difficulties in Ashland
Medical Emergency
3rd St W, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on West Third Street for a possible medical emergency involving a 69-year-old woman having trouble breathing. Wausau EMS was requested to respond.
Stalled sedan with elderly driver at intersection
Traffic
26th Ave E & Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible stalled vehicle needing assistance in a turning lane near 26th Avenue East and Lake Shore Drive East. The vehicle was described as an older sedan with an apparently elderly driver.
