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On the Record for Aug. 24, 2012
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Great Bend Fire Department
Firefighters made five ambulance runs Wednesday. There were no fires.

Great Bend Police
A hit-and-run vehicle struck a parked vehicle on Forest Ave., it was reported Wednesday.
A vehicle driven by Jenny Allford was westbound on 21st St. turning south onto Odell at 2:19 p.m. and struck a utility pole.
A burglary was reported at 1516 16th St. Someone broke into the house and took 80 Lortab.
A vehicle driven by Jennifer Frise was eastbound on Eisenhower at 4:47 p.m. and struck a vehicle driven by Janice Moeder, who was southbound on Bradley.

Barton County Sheriff
A vehicle driven by Eric Royer hit a deer on K-96 near NW 70 Ave. at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday.

Barton County Jail
Booked Aug. 22
Nickolas Schepmann, Geneseo — Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverage by minor and drive vehicle without tag assigned to vehicle
Todd L. Leech, Great Bend — Failure to appear
Tyler Bowers, Great Bend — Probation violations
James Hooks, Great Bend — Rush County warrant for probation violation
Blake Brock, Fredonia — Failure to appear
Travis Leech, Great Bend — Failure to appear
James M. Hooks, Great Bend — Failure to appear
Randy Camp, Great Bend — Possession with intent to distribute, and use a communication device for drug transaction
Serena Barnhill, Hays — Rush County charges of burglary, criminal damage and theft


Released Aug. 22
Nickolas Schepmann — $500 surety
Gonzalo Velo, Great Bend — $1,000 surety
Todd L. Leech — $2,500 surety
Jose Villalobos, Great Bend — $500 cash bond