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On the Record April 14, 2025
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April 14

Great Bend Police

Criminal damage was reported at 1:05 a.m. at 804 Maple St. Reported possibly people in vacant unit. Devante Lewis and Annisia Houp were removed. Criminal damage was discovered.

A non-injury accident was reported at 8:25 a.m. at 4107 10th St.

Fraud was reported at 11:08 a.m. Reporter received a phone call asking for money from the Police Department.

Disorderly conduct was reported at 12:45 p.m. at Great Bend Middle School, 1919 Harrison St.

Criminal damage was reported at 1:03 p.m. at 1715 Morton St. Reports someone keyed her vehicle.

Theft was reported at 3:45 p.m. at 1310 Holland St.

A child in need of care was reported at 3:46 p.m. Reports a child not wearing a seatbelt.


Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury accident was reported at 6:33 a.m. in the 200 block of N U.S. 281. Hoisington.

A fire was reported at 6:57 a.m. in Albert.

A warrant arrest occurred at 10:49 a.m. at the Barton County Courthouse.

A warrant arrest occurred at 4:49 p.m. at Stone Lake, 2501 Railroad Ave.


Barton County Jail

Booked April 14

James Weber ‑ Barton County District Court warrant #BT2025CR0123 for Failure to register. Bond set at $75,000 cash or surety.

Brandon K. Leon ‑ Barton County District Court case #BT2021CR0389 for Violation of Probation with a bond set at No Bond, #BT2023CR0380 for Violation or Probation with a bond set at No Bond, #BT2025CR0092 for Failure to Appear with a bond set at $10,000 cash/surety, #BT2022CR0405 for Violation of Probation with a bond set at No Bond, and #BT2022CR0404 for Violation of Probation with a bond set at No Bond.


Released April 14

Oscar G. Rodriguez-Arauz ‑ Time served. Will stay in custody for ICE hold.


Pawnee County Sheriff

A motorist assist occurred at 1:38 p.m. at 14th St. and Santa Fe Ave.

A domestic issue was reported at 4;18 p.m. at K-156, mile marker 95.