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On the Record for Aug. 20, 2025
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Great Bend Fire/EMS

Aug. 20

Great Bend Emergency Medical Service had five ambulance runs. No fires were reported.


Great Bend Police

Aug. 20

A domestic battery was reported at 8:02 a.m. at 2218 Madison St. Mitchel Burkes was arrested.

A non-injury crash was reported at 11:33 a.m. at 24th and Harrison.

A non-injury crash was reported at 11:59 a.m. at 19th and Madison.

A non-injury crash was reported at 5:17 p.m. at 10th and Washington.


Barton County Sheriff

Aug. 20

A K-9 callout was utilized at a traffic stop reported at 5:36 p.m. at the 1200 block of Washington St., Great Bend.


Barton County Jail

Booked Aug. 20

Brady Wharton – Possession of marijuana

Tara D. Bailey – Parole violation

Joshua D. Brown – Failure to appear


Released Aug. 20

Brady Wharton – $1,000 surety bond

Josua D. Brown – $1,000 surety bond and $5,500 surety bond


Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office

Aug. 20

Vehicle vs deer non-injury accident at 6:34 a.m. on U.S. 56 at mile marker 189.