Jul 19, 2021 Jackson Township – Troopers are investigating after a stolen vehicle attempted to flee in Ashland County. On Saturday, July 17, 2021 at approximately 1857 hours, reports were received about two individuals possibly using narcotics in the rest area on Interstate Route 71 southbound. Troopers made contact with the vehicle and learned that it was entered stolen out of New York. A female suspect, later identified as Ajia Hasenauer, 28 years old from Batavia, New York, fled from the scene onto Interstate Route 71 southbound. The vehicle reached speeds of approximately 120 MPH before stop sticks were able to be successfully deployed near Mile Post 186. The vehicle exited onto US 250 westbound towards the City of Ashland and drove through the yards of several businesses before coming to a stop at US 250 and US 42. Both occupants then fled on foot. Ms. Hasenauer was taken into custody and later transported to UH Samaritan with minor injuries. Her male passenger escaped on foot. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office drone team and Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation assisted with the search as well as units from the Ashland Police Department.