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On the Record - May 21-23, 2021
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Great Bend Police

A theft of a utility cart was reported at Orscheln’s, 5320 10th St., at 10:05 a.m. Friday.

A non-injury crash was reported at 18th and Odell at 3:32 p.m. Friday.

A gas skip was reported at Great Bend Ampride, 2302 10th St., at 4:23 p.m. Friday.

The K-9 unit was dispatched to a report of a narcotics violation in the 1200 block of Main Street at 10:06 p.m. Friday. John Kraft was arrested and booked on multiple drug charges in lieu of bond.

Two phones were reported stolen at Cricket Wireless, 3511 10th St., Ste. 2, at 4:08 p.m. Saturday.

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:41 p.m. Saturday in the 3900 block of 10th Street.

A fraud was reported at Wheatland Electric, 2300 Broadway, at 8:11 p.m. Saturday.

A fight was reported at the Great Bend Sports Complex at 9:45 p.m. Saturday.

The K-9 unit was dispatched to a report of a narcotics violation during a traffic stop at 10th and Odell at 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Jessica Martin was arrested and booked on multiple drug charges in lieu of bond.

Travis Burhenn was arrested and booked for driving under the influence in connection with an injury crash at 29th and Gano at 3:27 p.m. Sunday. Burhenn was released on a $10,000 bond.


Barton County Sheriff

A possible fire was reported at SE 150 Avenue and U.S. 56 

A fraud was reported at 4:11 a.m. Saturday at Casey’s General Store, 250 S. Main, Hoisington.


Barton County Jail

Booked May 21

Charles Drescher - Criminal threat, battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer, battery of a corrections officer; $55,000 bond

Christopher Cates - Serve sentence

Deric Bentley - Serve Sentence

Kawailanilehua Martinez - Serve sentence

Sharr Hamby - Serve sentence

Mercedes Mater - Serve sentence

Adam Bailey - Serve sentence

Nathan Langston - Reckless driving, failure to provide driver’s license, obstruction, basic rule of governing speed

Christopher Jeffers - No registration, no insurance


Released May 21

Serenity Crowe - $2,019.50 Surety bond

Nathan Langston - $2,500 surety bond


Booked May 22

John Kraft, Ellis - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, no proof of insurance, false plates; $10,000 bond

Cori Galliart - Probation violation; $25,000 bond

Jose-Luis Rodriguez Garcia - No driver’s license, speeding

Leatrice Christie - Driving while suspended, expired tag, no insurance


Released May 22

Christopher Jeffers - $1,000 surety bond

Jose-Luis Rodriguez Garcia - $1,000 cash bond

Leatrice Christie - $500 surety bond


Booked May 23

Jessica Martin - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp; $10,000 bond

Michael Wheeler - Failure to appear

Jessica Garcia - Domestic battery

Travis Burhenn - Aggravated battery, driving under the influence; $10,000 bond

James Weber - Aggravated battery; $10,000 bond


Released May 23

Travis Burhenn - $10,000 surety bond

Deric Bentley - Time served

Michael Wheeler - $1,000 cash/surety bond

Kawailanilehua Martinez - Time served in full

Sharr Hamby - Time served

Mercedes Mater - Time served

Adam Bailey - Time served

Christopher Cates - Time served