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On the Record - April 7, 2021
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Great Bend Police

A non-injury crash was reported in the 3500 block of 10th Street at 1:42 a.m. Wednesday.

A theft of a vehicle was reported at 2323 12th St. at 4:04 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle was later located and released to the owner. The same vehicle was reported stolen again at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, and was recovered in a rural part of Barton County. Garrett Sigmund was arrested following the second theft and booked on multiple charges in lieu of bond.

A burglary in progress was reported at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday at 2106 29th St.

Criminal threats were reported at 6:56 a.m. Wednesday at 2323 12th St.

Damage to parking stalls was reported at Stutzman’s Greenhouse, 2542 10th St., at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday.

A subject reported a vehicle driving through the yard at 2511 12th St. at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday.

A non-injury crash was reported at 2:13 p.m. Wednesday at 2100 16th St.

A known individual reportedly shoplifted items from Walmart Wednesday.


Barton County Sheriff

A non-injury crash was reported at 8:16 a.m. Wednesday at NW 110 Avenue and West K-4.

The K-9 unit was dispatched to a traffic stop at Broadway Avenue and Main Street at 9:27 a.m. Wednesday.


Barton County Jail

Booked April 7

Freddy Miller - Hold for Rush County

Brandon Watkins - Probation violation

Garret Sigmund - Theft, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended

Bobby Gene Heinz - Felony obstruction


Released April 7

Freddy Miller - $1,250 surety bond

Brenda Vazquez-Loera - Time served

Brandon Watkins - $488 cash bond