DIVISION OF POLICE
Ashland Justice Center
1211 E. Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Administrative: (419) 289-1696 Business: (419) 289-3639 Fax: (419) 281-7547
David A. Lay Chief of Police
February 5, 2024
POLICE INVESTIGATE A DEATH IN THE AREA OF EAST 9th STREET AND CLEVELAND AVENUE
On February 4, 2024, at 12:28 pm, Ashland Police Division officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of East 9th Street to investigate the report of a dead body found there.
Officers located the deceased a short distance north of East 9th Street amongst some trees. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ashland County Coroner's Office assisted investigators with processing the scene and removing the body.
The body is now at the Lucas County Coroner's Office for purposes of identification and to conduct an autopsy. Investigators will use dental records and DNA to help with that identification. We do not have a timeline for when that may occur, and we appreciate the public's patience.
Police are actively investigating this incident, and the Division will release additional details later. There is no danger to the community.
Chief David Lay
lay.dave@ashland-ohio.com (419)289-3639 ext. 1016
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