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On the Record for Aug. 15-17, 2025
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Great Bend Fire/EMS

Aug. 15

The Great Bend Emergency Medical Service had 10 ambulance runs. Firefighters responded to one smoke detector activation.  No fires were reported.


Aug. 16

Great Bend EMS has eight ambulance runs. No fires were reported.


Aug. 17

Great Bend EMS had five ambulance runs. No fires were reported.


Great Bend Police

Aug. 15

A non-injury crash was reported at 6:54 a.m. at Broadway and Washington.

A theft of a rental vehicle was reported at 10:02 a.m. at Hertz Rental Car, 2602 10th St.

A narcotics violation was reported at 10:51 a.m. at Jackson and Lakin. Dontae Adams arrested for possession of marijuana and other traffic violations.

A sex offense was reported at 1:12 p.m.

A criminal damage to the dike fence was reported at 3:34 p.m. at the 100 block of Chestnut. Street department was contacted to determine if the damage was new.

A domestic disturbance was reported at 9:30 p.m. at 816 Maple.


Aug. 16

A non-injury rollover crash was reported at 2:15 a.m. at 2535 Broadway.

A vehicle vs. pedestrian injury crash was reported at 6:14 a.m. at 2218 McKinley.

A suspicious package received in the mail was reported at 9:18 a.m. at the Great Bend Post Office, 2100 16th St.

A narcotics violation was reported at 2:32 p.m. in the 1200 block of 10th St.


Aug. 17

A narcotics violation was reported at 1:09 a.m. in the 2400 block of Gano.

A domestic incident was reported at 12:23 p.m. at 2208 25th St.

A non-injury crash was reported at 3:49 p.m. at 3717 10th St.

An assault was reported at 8:30 p.m. at 3114 17th St.


Barton County Sheriff

Aug. 15

A K-9 callout was utilized at a reported narcotics violation at 12:19 a.m. at Cheyenne Sportsmans Club. 81 S. U.S. 281, Great Bend.

A narcotics violation was reported at 2:32 p.m. at U.S. 56, mile marker 193, Pawnee Rock.

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 6:52 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Green St., Hoisington.

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 10:35 p.m. at Eighth and Grant Sts., Great Bend.


Aug. 16

A fight was reported at 3:56 p.m. at 503 S. Humbolt Ave., L6, Ellinwood.

A non-injury crash was reported at 5:34 p.m. at W. U.S. 56 and SW 60 Ave., Pawnee Rock.

A traffic arrest was executed and K-9 callout utilized at 7:26 p.m. at Rent A Center, 3727 10th St., Great Bend.

A traffic arrest was executed at 8:34 p.m. at W U.S. 56, mile marker 198, Great Bend.

A domestic incident was reported at 8:49 p.m. at 107 E. Third St., Ellinwood.

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 9:20 p.m. at Pizza Hut, 56 W. K-4, Hoisington.

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 11:24 p.m. at Wing Boss, 425 S. Main St., Hoisington.

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 11:47 p.m. at the 1100 block of Heizer St., Great Bend.


Aug. 17

A traffic arrest was executed at 11 p.m. at the 10 block of NE 110 Ave., Ellinwood.


Barton County Jail

Booked Aug. 15

Ashley E. Corn – Failure to appear. Bond is set at no bond. Also, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dontae L. Adams – Possession of marijuana, driving while suspended, illegal tags, no insurance.

Lorenzo R. Jimenez – Two counts of stalking, second or subsequent offense. Bond set at $20,000 cash or surety. Two counts of stalking, second or subsequent offense. Bond set at $50,000 cash or surety.

Martin Balanzar-Leyva – Serve sentence

Heath G. Buehler – Serve sentence

Nadia L. Thomas – Failure to appear. Bond set at $25,000 cash or surety. Possession of marijuana, speeding. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.


Released Aug. 15

Ashley E. Corn – $10,000 own recognizance bond; $2,500 surety bond

Tiffany L. Burt – $10,000 OR bond

Dontae L. Adams – $500 surety bond


Booked Aug. 16

Gavin R. Taylor – Probation violation Barton County warrant; probation violation Rice County warrant

Christopher Madrid – Domestic battery

Malcom D. Moody-Standlee – Probation violation

Aika S.A.L. Martinez – Battery

Misty D. Adams – Driving while suspended

Jose Vzquez – Driving under the influence, unlawful operation of ATV on highway


Released Aug. 16

Christopher Madrid – $1,000 surety bond

Misty D. Adams – $1,000 surety bond

Jose Vazquez – $1,000 surety bond

Adyn Haines – $10,000 surety bond


Booked Aug. 17

Forrest D. Williams – Battery, domestic violence

Natalie G. Harshberger – Battery, domestic violence

Kadie Cass – Driving under the influence, failure to appear

Brayden J. Clark – Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, basic speed rule, failure to use turn signal

Robert E. Wyman – Two counts failure to appear


Released Aug. 17

Forrest D. Williams – $1,000 surety bond

Kadie Cass –  $1,000 surety bond

Natalie G. Harshberger – $1,000 surety bond

Brayden J. Clark – $2,500 surety bond

Aika S.A.L. Martinez – Released on 18-hour OR bond

Martin Balanzar-Leyva – Time served

Heath G. Buehler – Time served