ASHLAND —
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:
Hit and run
The APD is investigating a pair of hit-and-run incidents, both of which occurred on Thursday.
The first was reported about 12:20 p.m. in Central Park. The male suspect “intentionally departed the scene of a collision” and was driving under the influence, the APD said.
The second incident was reported shorly before 2 p.m. in the 3000 block of Blackburn Avenue. A male pedestrian was hit by the driver of a black Ford Mustang, who fled the scene, the APD said.
It wasn’t clear whether the pedestrian was injured.
Police have suspects in both incidents, but there was no indication Friday either had been arrested.
Theft
A woman living in the 1400 block of May Street on Thursday reported the theft of four metal chairs, valued at $100, from her yard.
A woman on Thursday reported she left an envelope containing $200 on a counter at Windstream, 619 15th St., and, when she went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Burglary
A woman living in the 4700 block of Valleyview Drive on Thursday reported 50 DVDs were stolen in a break-in at her residence.
Shoplifting
A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday at Kroger for allegedly trying to steal merchandise valued at $18.09. The man also was charged with alcohol intoxication.
KENNETH HART can be reached at khart@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2654.
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