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On the Record Dec. 23-26, 2024
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Great Bend Police

Dec. 24

Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported at 12:21 p.m. at 1217 Adams.


Dec. 25

Michael Moore was arrested for interference with a law enforcement officer at 11:07 a.m. at Fine Mobile Home Park.

Criminal trespassing was reported at 8:54 p.m. at The Reserves at Trail Ridge, 811 Grant.

A burglary/assault was reported at 10:06 p.m. Fine Mobile Home Park, 5501 9th St. A suspect was arrested for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery. A BOLO (be on the lookout) was placed on two male suspects.


Dec. 26

During a traffic stop at 4:48 a.m., Jade Blair was arrested for driving with a suspended license and possession of drugs.

Theft of a dog and other items from the residence at 1614 Morton St. was reported at 12:59 p.m.


Barton County Sheriff

Dec. 23

Criminal damage was reported at 1:32 p.m. at W. U.S. 56 and Railroad Ave.

Fraud was reported at 1:56 p.m. at 1498 Kinzel St., Odin

A fire was reported at 3:03 p.m. in Claflin

A disturbance was reported at Clara Barton Hospital, 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington


Dec. 24

An injury accident was reported at 10:48 a.m. at N. U.S. 281, mile marker 112, Hoisington

A non-injury accident was reported at 6:19 p.m. in the 10 block of N.W. 100 Rd., Hoisington


Dec. 25

A structure fire was reported at 9:35 a.m. at 227 S.E. 20 Ave.

Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer was reported at 11:07 a.m. at Finer Mobile Home Park, 5501 Ninth St.

An assault was reported at 10:06 p.m. at Finer Mobile Home Park, 5501 Ninth St.


Dec. 26

A K-9 was called to a lot at Fine Mobile  Home Park, 5501 9th St., Great Bend, at 3:48 a.m. Thursday.

A K-9 was called to a traffic stop at 4:55 a.m. in the 900 block of Macarthur Road, Great Bend.

A possible narcotics violation was reported at 7:53 p.m. at NE 50 Road and North U.S. 281, Great Bend.

A K-9 was called to the 10 block of NE 50 Road.

A possible narcotics violation was reported at 10:53 p.m. at the 4-H Building, 601 North U.S. 281, Great Bend.


Barton County Jail

Booked Dec. 23

Brandon L. Cooks — Barton County District Court warrant #BT2023CR0277 for Probation Violation with bond set at $738 cash only.


Released Dec. 23

Joshua Mesecher — Released on time served.

Penifer Salinas — Released due to warrant being withdrawn by KDOC.

Alexis Hernandez — $2,500 own recognizance bond by Judge Svaty.

Ismael Domingues III — Released by order of the court.

John D. Carl Jr. — Released on own recognizance after serving 48-hours.


Booked Dec. 24

Adrian A. Flores — Barton County District warrants #BT2024TR0691 for failure to appear with bond set at $2,500 Cash or Surety and #BT2024CR0351 for failure to appear with NO BOND.


Released Dec. 24

Trevin J. Behnke — $153 cash bond.


Booked Dec. 25

Michael Moore — Great Bend Municipal Court case #24-244 for Interference with a LEO. Bond set at $1,000 cash or surety bond.


Released Dec. 25

Michael Moore — $1,000 surety bond.


Booked Dec. 26

Jade D. Blair — Barton County District Court case #24-2147 for Driving While Suspended, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, with bond set at $10,000.00 Cash or Surety; and Douglas County District Court warrant #DG2024TR1852 for Failure to appear.

Abigail L. Gillen — Barton County District Court case #24-1405 for Driving While Suspended, and Speeding. Bond set at $1,000 Cash or Surety.

Michael S. Moore Jr. — Barton County District Court case 24-2146 for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Robbery- Armed with a Dangerous Weapon with bond set at $500,000 cash or surety.

Kyle E. Stout — Barton County District Court warrant # BT2024CR0434 for Possession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana , and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia . Bond is set at $10,000 cash/surety. Also booked Stout on Barton County District Court case # 24-1406 for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond is set at $10,000 cash/surety.


Released Dec. 26

Andrew E. Cain — Barton County District Court cases #BT2024CR0216, BT2021CR0302, and BT2023CR0318; was transferred to Kansas Department of Corrections.

Dalton L. Staudinger — Barton County District Court case #BT2020CR0223, was transferred to KDOC.

Tyler Plappert — Barton County District Court case #BT2023CR0014, was transferred to KDOC.

Adrian Flores —  Barton County District Court warrant(s) BT2024TR0691 for Failure to Appear and BT2024CR0351 for Failure to Appear. Released per County Attorney.

Jade D. Blair — Barton County District Court case # 24-2147 for Driving while suspended, possession of Methamphetamine,

possession of Marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia after posting a $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds, and Douglas County District Court warrant #DG2024TR1852 for Failure to Appear after being granted a $100 own-recognizance bond.

Abigail L. Gillen — Barton County District Court case #24-1405 for Driving While Suspended, and Speeding after posting the $1,000 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.