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On the record for Sept. 2-5, 2022
on the record

Great Bend Fire/EMS

EMS made 11 ambulance runs on Friday, six on Saturday, seven on Sunday and four on Monday.


Great Bend Police

A non-injury crash was reported at 24th and Main at 10:26 a.m. Friday.  

A theft was reported at Walmart, 3503 10th St.

A non-injury crash was reported in the 2500 block of 6th St. at 10:50 a.m. Friday.

A theft was reported at Loves Country Store, 1221 10th St.

A non-injury crash was reported at 2027 Morton St. at 1:40 p.m. Friday.

Criminal damage to a rental vehicle at Holiday Inn Express, 3821 10th St., was reported at 10:21 p.m. Friday.

A non-injury crash was reported at Walmart, 3503 10th St., at 3:16 p.m. Saturday.

An injury crash was reported in the 2000 block Broadway Ave. at 5:08 p.m. Saturday. Two persons involved in the crash from the vehicle rear-ended were transported by Great Bend EMS to the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus for complaints of neck and back pain.

A non-injury crash was reported at Aspen Dr. and Cherry Ln. at 8:58 p.m. Saturday.

A domestic battery was reported at 11:43 p.m. Saturday at 5803 16th St. Terrace. Emmanuel Ferrel was arrested on multiple charges that included battery of a law enforcement officer. He was released after posting a $2,500 bond through Ace Bail Bonding. 

A possible domestic disturbance was reported at 1:02 a.m. Sunday at Expo I, 9810 B-29 Way. A case was taken for City Attorney review for possible diversion agreement violation.

A pair of boots was stolen from Tractor Supply, 3709 8th St., it was reported Sunday.

A non-injury crash was reported at 1316 Hoover St., at 9:40 p.m. Monday.

A non-injury crash was reported at 2716 10th St., at 10:47 p.m. Monday.


Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury crash was reported at Claflin Golf Club, 1178 NE 150 Ave., at 9:52 p.m. Sunday.

A theft was reported at M and M Equipment, 259 W. Barton County Rd., at 12:19 p.m. Monday.


Barton County Jail

Booked Sept. 2

Cecil E. Petrie — Failure to appear

Jacob Horner — Failure to appear

Remi Jordan Ingram — Intimidation of witness

Shawna Kay Contrerez — Serve sentence

Bryce Hofmeister — Electronic solicitation

Brian Jonas — Serve sentence

Michael Henderson — Driving while revoked, of proof of insurance, no eye protection


Released Sept. 2

Jacob Horner — $1,293 cash bond

Laveta V.K. Elam — Serve sentence

Remi Jordan Ingram — $80,000 surety bond

Michael Henderson — $1,000 surety bond


Booked Sept. 3

Ethyn Pletcher — Driving under the influence, speeding, window tint

Dalton L. Staudinger — Serve sentence

John Carson — Domestic battery

Danielle Werth — Domestic battery


Released Sept. 3

Ethyn Pletcher — $1,000 surety bond

John Carson — $1,000 surety bond

Danielle Werth — $1,000 surety bond


Booked Sept. 4

Juan Valadez — Driving without license, illegal transportation of liquor, expired registration

Emmanuel Ferrel — Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement officer, battery of law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct

Jacque Martinez — Driving under the influence

James Valdovinos — Minor in possession of alcohol


Released Sept. 4

Juan Valadez — $500 surety bond

Emmanuel Ferrel — $2,500 surety bond

Brian Jonas — Serve sentence


Booked Sept. 5

Saul Delgadillo — Driving while suspended


Released Sept. 5

James Valdovinos — $500 cash bond

Dalton Staudinger — Serve sentence

Shawna Kay Contrerez — Serve sentence

Andrew Peterson — Serve sentence

Saul Delgadillo — $2,500 surety bond