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OTR for July 16, 2019
on the record
OTR for Aug. 22, 2016

Great Bend Fire/EMS

Emergency Medical Service responded to three calls Wednesday. There were no fires reported.


Great Bend Police

Theft of a lawn mower was reported Wednesday morning at 1714 Adams St. Leroy Bowers allegedly broke a window on the residence while officers were one scene, and he was arrested.

Criminal damage was reported to a 2010 Dodge Challenger at Dillon’s No. 3, 1811 Main.

A non-injury crash was reported at 11:38 a.m. at 1001 Parrish Road.

A gun from a previous report was located and removed from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) record.

An injury crash was reported at 9:06 p.m. at Cheyenne Drive and Odell Street.

An animal bite was reported in the 400 block of Walnut Street.

A bicycle was reported stolen from 1059 Warner Rd.


Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury crash was reported at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday on East U.S. 56 at mile marker 208.

A non-injury crash was reported at 11:02 a.m. in the 100 block of NW 10 Ave., Great Bend.

A misdemeanor theft was reported at 613 W. Lakeview Dr., Great Bend.

A vehicle/deer collision was reported at 9:47 p.m. on East U.S. 56 at mile marker 217.


Barton County Jail

Booked July 16

Eric Smith, Great Bend — Failure to appear

Leroy Bowers — Failure to appear and criminal damage


Released July 16

Susan Zuniga, Great Bend — Probation violation

Eric Smith — $200 cash bond