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OTR for Jan. 9, 2019
on the record
OTR for Aug. 22, 2016

Great Bend Fire/EMS

Emergency Medical Service made three ambulance runs on Wednesday. A fourth run was canceled while the ambulance was en route.


Barton County Sheriff

A burglary was reported Wednesday at 1201 North Center St. in Hoisington.

Thefts were reported at 506 South U.S. 281, Great Bend, and 2416 16th St., Great Bend.

A fraud case was reported at 257 SE 56 Ave., Great Bend.

A fire was reported at 8:40 p.m. in the 600 block of East Barton County Road.


Great Bend Police

A license plate with number 288 AOZ was found at 12th and Main and booked into evidence.

A credit card and debit card were found at Burger King and booked into evidence.

A fraud case was taken after an unknown subject reportedly made a fake check on an individual’s account.

A dog bite was reported at 19th and Adams. The owner was served a notice to appear (NTA) in municipal court.

Forms were exchanged after a non-injury accident at 4:17 p.m. at Walmart.

A woman had questions about possible fraud in reference to mail and phone calls she is receiving.

Someone reportedly took items from Walmart without paying. An NTA was signed and served.

Police received another call about an alleged fraud.

Two patrol vehicles were involved in a non-injury crash at 2:36 a.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of McKinley St. The Barton County Sheriff’s Office responded.


Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Jan. 9

William Fields, no insurance, fine $300, court costs $58.50

William Fields, illegal registration, fine $45, court costs $122.50

William Fields, theft, fine $300, court costs $58.50

Amanda Fields, theft, fine $300, court costs $58.50

Amanda Fields, criminal trespass, fine $200, court costs $58.50


Barton County Jail

Booked Jan. 9

Jaynie Brazda, Hays — Serve sentence

Zachary McHenry — Battery domestic violence

Ryan McHenry — Battery domestic violence

Angela Spence, Hoisington — Burglary

BJ Corter, Hoisington — Burglary


Released Jan. 9

Aylinn Dominguez, Great Bend — $2,500 surety bond

Zachary McHenry — $1,000 bond

Ryan McHenry, Great Bend — $1,000 surety

Jeanna Marie Richter — $500 surety

Christian Winder, Great Bend — Own recognizance