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OTR for March 23, 2016
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Great Bend Fire/EMS
Firefighters made six ambulance runs on Tuesday. There were no fires.

Great Bend Police
A non-injury accident was reported at 10th and Grant St.

Barton County Sheriff
Theft of a vehicle placard was reported at 991 NW 20 Ave in Hoisington.
Theft was reported at Dollar General located at 511 E Santa Fe in Ellinwood.

Barton County Jail

Booked March 22
Brandy L. Corbin — Hold for other jurisdiction
Richard Newkirk, Great Bend — For Central Kansas Community Corrections order to detain
Kelsey Paskel, Great Bend — Battery of law enforcement officer, obstruction
Chet Whetham, Hoisington — Distribute or possession with intent to distribute heroin or methamphetamine
Lucas Webster — Theft, driving while suspended, probation violation
Ryan Young, Kensington — Probation violation
Peter Westerman, Great Bend — Failure to appear

Released March 22
Chet Whetham, Hoisington — $20,000 surety bond
Peter Westerman, Great Bend — $1,500 cash bond