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OTR for Sept. 18, 2019
on the record
OTR for Aug. 22, 2016

Great Bend Fire/EMS

Emergency Medical Service made six ambulance runs Wednesday. There were no fires.


Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:23 a.m. Wednesday at Susank Road and NE 210 Road.

A fraud case was reported at 521 7th St., Claflin.

An injury rollover occurred at 8:15 p.m. at NW 40 Ave. and NW 90 Road. The crash involved driving under the influence.


Great Bend Police

A registration plate was reported lost or stolen Wednesday at The Reserves at Trail Ridge, 811 Grant St.

Gas was stolen from a vehicle at 8823 4th St.

An individual reported being battered at 2327 Washington St. A notice to appear was served to a suspect.

Kelly Oelkers was backing a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, 3503 10th St., at 3:53 p.m. and was struck from behind by a hit-and-run vehicle.

Matthew Thoren was backing a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot at 5:06 p.m. and was struck from behind by a hit-and-run vehicle.

A known person reportedly damaged a vehicle at 5708 Hemlock Dr. during an argument.


Barton County Jail

Booked Sept. 18

Jimmy Hapes, Great Bend — Rape; bond set at $300,000

Erin Baker, Ellinwood — Rice County warrant for obstruction of apprehension, aggravated endangering a child, interference with law enforcement; bond set at $10,000

Jessie L. Croslin-Montague — Probation violation

Michael Brohaugh — Arrest and detain

Cody Garrett, Ellinwood — Failure to appear


Released Sept. 18

Jamie Moore, Great Bend — To drug treatment

Eric Ehster, Great Bend — To New Chance of Dodge City

Cody Garrett — $649.24 cash bond