Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can fill out a Trespass Affidavit form for a business or commercial property and submit that to the Ashland Police Department.  The form can be found on the Police page under Information and Resources.

The Abandoned Vehicle hotline can be accessed 24 hours a day by calling 541-552-2277. To assist us in locating the vehicle, please take note of its exact location, make, model, and color.
The process for towing an abandoned vehicle can take approximately one month.

All code compliance complaints go through our Community Development/Planning Department at 51 Winburn Way and must be submitted in writing. The official form can be obtained from the Community Development Division.

If you've received a traffic citation and would like to better understand which law you violated, the state has a website that might be helpful.

If your vehicle was impounded as a result of an arrest, you will need to come to the Police Department at 1155 E Main to obtain a release form.
We will release the vehicle to the registered owner, who must provide us with I.D., proof of insurance, a valid licensed driver, and $105 cash for the processing fee.
The tow lot will have an additional fee.
If you have any questions call 541-482-5211.

Recology Ashland Sanitary partnered with the Ashland police department to bring a new prescription drug deposit box to the City of Ashland. The prescription drug deposit box, which has been placed in the lobby of the Ashland police department, was built and donated by Recology Ashland Sanitary. In addition, Recology Ashland Sanitary provided the sign that is mounted on the wall above the box.

The prescription drug deposit box will allow citizens the opportunity to drop off the following items in a secure box.

• Prescriptions
• Over the counter Medications
• Medication Samples
• Medications for pets
• Ointments
• Lotions
• Liquid medication in glass or leakproof containers

The following items will not be accepted in the box:

• Needles (sharps)
• Thermometers
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Medications from businesses or clinics
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Aerosol cans or inhalers
• Food items
• Supplements

The best time to drop off your items is during business hours.

Installing this box will assist with keeping prescription medicines away from children and out of landfills, our water supply, and waste treatment systems.

Absolutely! We have a "tip line" that you may call or email at any time. You do not have to leave your name; just leave the information or tip you'd like to give.

The tip line phone number isn't for emergencies. It's a resource for people who want to give the police department a tip or information regarding criminal activity without having to speak to an officer. Our Tip Line phone number is 541-552-2333.

If you prefer to use email for your tip, we now have an email account that goes directly to the detectives. Email the detectives