Ashland Police Department

07/08/2026

🚨 ATTENTION ASHLAND RESIDENTS & VISITORS 🚨

The City of Ashland will begin strictly enforcing overnight parking regulations within all City Municipal Parking Lots.

Citations will be issued to vehicles in violation of City Ordinance Ch. 601.
Please review the city parking rules below to avoid fines or having your vehicle towed:

🚫 No Parking Lots (Red Zone)Overnight parking is STRICTLY PROHIBITED between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM in the following lots: Lots H, I, J, & K
No exceptions are permitted in these zones.

📋 Permit Only Lots (Yellow Zone)Overnight parking is ONLY PERMITTED between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM if you have a current city parking permit in: Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, & G
Your valid permit must be displayed inside your vehicle in plain view during these hours.

💰 Citation Fines & Penalties
Violators will be cited and are subject to the following penalties under Ordinance Ch. 601:
First Violation: $20.00 to $40.00 fine.
Subsequent Violations: $50.00 to $100.00 fine.
Towing: Vehicles unlawfully parked may be towed away at the owner's expense.
Note: Each 24-hour period a vehicle remains in violation counts as a separate offense.

🎟️ How to Get a Permit
Monthly municipal parking permits are available for purchase at City Hall (601 Main Street West).
Please help us keep our municipal lots organized and safe. Share this post to make your neighbors aware!

📞 Questions? Contact City Hall at 715-682-7071 or visit www.coawi.org.

07/01/2026

Please note that the City of Ashland Police Department Administrative Office will be Closed on Friday, July 3, 2026

Please note that the City of Ashland offices will be closed this Friday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

06/24/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

Mark your calendars for a fun, free evening for the whole family! We are hosting the National Night Out 2026 and want to see you there.

Gather your neighbors and join us for community fun, laughter, and entertainment.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Ashland Police Department (414 11th Ave W, Ashland, WI)
💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

What to expect:

🍔 Free food and drinks
🎯 Fun games and prizes
🏰 Bouncy house for kids
🎨 Festive face painting
🗺️ Exciting scavenger hunt
🎵 Great music
🚔 Meet your local officers

Come celebrate our community together!

📞 Questions? Call us at 715-682-7062.

06/16/2026

🚔 Please join us in welcoming Officer Dylen Tutor to the City of Ashland Police Department! 🚔

Officer Tutor has successfully completed the Law Enforcement Academy and is beginning his career serving the citizens of Ashland. His dedication, hard work, and commitment to public service have brought him to this important milestone, and we are excited to have him join our team.

As he begins his field training and starts serving our community, we look forward to the positive impact he will make through professionalism, integrity, and service.

Congratulations, Officer Tutor, on graduating from the academy and welcome to the Ashland Police Department family!

Officer Tutor is 3rd from the left on 1st picture and 5th from the left on 2nd picture.

Please help us welcome Officer Tutor in the comments below! 👏👮‍♂️

05/27/2026

Please be aware of the road closure & microsurfacing scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 on Main Street West from Ellis Ave to 9th Ave W.

Public Works will be out within a week or so to restripe the centerlane and parking spots.

05/26/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨

The Ashland Police Department has recently received several reports regarding stolen license plates from the 600 block and 1200 block of Willis Avenue and 3rd Avenue East, in the City of Ashland. Plates were stolen and placed on different vehicles.

We are asking residents to please check their vehicle license plates and report any suspicious activity immediately. In many cases, stolen plates are later used in other criminal activity, making early reporting extremely important.

🔹 Tips to help protect your plates:
• Park in well-lit areas whenever possible
• Periodically check to ensure your plates are still attached
• Consider using theft-resistant screws or fasteners
• Report suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood

If you discover your license plate has been stolen, please contact the Ashland Police Department right away to file a report. Prompt reporting helps protect you from potential misuse associated with the stolen plate.

📞 Non-Emergency: 715-373-6120
📞 Emergency: 911

We appreciate the community’s assistance and encourage everyone to stay vigilant. Together, we help keep Ashland safe.

05/22/2026

🍩 Donuts with a Cop🍩
The Ashland Police Department had a wonderful time visiting Lake Superior Elementary! Officer Mitch Westlund dropped by Ms. Westlund’s 1st-grade class for a special morning of learning and sweet treats.
Officer Westlund spoke to the students about what it truly means to be a police officer, sharing details about his daily job and how he helps keep our community safe. The students had fantastic energy and came prepared with some excellent, curious questions about police work!
Thank you to Ms. Westlund’s class for being such an awesome audience, welcoming us into your classroom, and sharing donuts with us!

05/15/2026

This week, we proudly observe National Police Week — a time to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve and protect communities across our nation. 🚔💙

Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, May 15th is recognized as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls is observed nationwide as National Police Week.

As we reflect on the meaning of this week, we remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and honor the families who continue to carry that loss each and every day. We carry their legacy forward in our continued service to you.

Every single day, our officers answer the call with courage and integrity to keep the Ashland Community safe.

To our Officers – Thank you for your unwavering professionalism and sacrifice.

To our Community – Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and support.

Please join us in honoring our team by leaving a message of thanks in the comments below. 👇

05/14/2026

The Ashland Police Department would like to Congratulate Chief Brandon Marten on becoming our new Chief of Police.
As a familiar face within the department and community, we are grateful for your continued commitment and leadership.
Congratulations and Best Wishes in your new position!!

Brandon Marten, 38, is the new chief of the Ashland Police Department, succeeding Bill Hagstrom, who retired May 1.

05/08/2026

Thank you for your service Chief Bill Hagstrom!! Everyone at the Ashland Police Department wishes you the best!!

When Bill Hagstrom was a kid growing up in Ashland, a neighbor named John Kovach made an impression on him. Kovach was a juvenile officer with the Ashland Police Department,