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On the Record - Feb. 21, 2023
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Great Bend EMS/Fire

Great Bend Emergency Medical Service made six ambulance runs Tuesday.

A ditch fire in the 100 block of 60 Ave. was reported at 11:11 p.m. Tuesday. While en route the call was cancelled. 

Great Bend Police

A domestic battery was reported at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Harding St. Derrick Ketch was arrested and booked in lieu of bond.

A theft was reported at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday at 1118 8th St.

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday at Casey’s General Store, 1315 10th St.

Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:18 a.m. Tuesday at 561 S. Main St., Hoisington.

A non-injury crash was reported at 7:45 a.m. at 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend.

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of W K-4, Olmitz.

An injury crash was reported at 7:24 p.m. in the 900 block of NW 40 Ave., Hoisington.

A fire was reported at 11:13 p.m. on E. U.S. Highway 56, Great Bend. 

Barton County Jail

Booked Feb. 21

Robert C. Amador — Contempt of court

Derrick Ketch — Domestic battery

Michael Jon Guertin — Distribution of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana

Released Feb. 21

Michael A. Gilliland — $20,000 surety bond

Derrick Ketch — $1,000 surety bond