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Penifer Salinas — Released due to warrant being withdrawn by KDOC.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


Weather-related rollover injures two
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY – Two people were injured in a weather-related rollover accident Friday on Interstate 70. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred at 10:55 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2.4 miles east of K-202 in Ellsworth County. An eastbound 2020 Ford Expedition driven by Michael L. Berkgren, 54, of Oakley came upon a slick spot while snow was blowing across the highway. The vehicle entered the median and struck a drain grate, then went airborne, rolled an unknown number of times, and came to rest on its top in the median.

Berkgren, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to Hays Medical Center with what appeared to be serious injuries. Passenger Chelsey Schiltz, 39, also from Oakley, was taken to the hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries. She was wearing a safety restraint.