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Media Release for 12-2-2024Jail Booking/Release: • Dillian R. Kaster, 30, Centralia was arrested on 11-26-2024 by NMSO for the offenses of Driving While Suspended, Transporting an Open Container and Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident. Kaster remains in custody with bond set at $2,500.Crash Reports:• On 11-20-2024 at 8:00a.m. Ronald J. Pelton, 44, Mead, NE was parked in Valley View Mills parking Lott 100 Ft west of K63 Hwy when he released the air brakes on his semi, causing it to roll backwards into a parked vehicle owned by Katherine M. Rottman of Pawnee City, NE. Pelton was driving a 2016 Peterbilt. Rottman’s vehicle is a 2017 Lincoln MKC. Over $1,000 damage.• On 11-22-2024 at 9:29am. Javier Acosta, 58, Calhoun, MO was traveling eastbound on K9 Highway 300 feet East of A Road when he stuck a deer. Acosta was driving 2022 Ford F350. Over $1000 damage. • On 11-22-2024 at 6:40p.m. Darryl Kos, 61, Marysville was traveling westbound on US 36 Highway 200 feet West of P Road when he struck a deer. Kos was driving a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Over $1000 damage. • On 11-23-2024 at 5:05p.m. Alice McClain, 69, Goff was traveling northbound on U Road 0.2 miles South of 112th Road when she struck a deer. McClain was driving a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. Over $1000 damage. • On 11-26-2024 at 8:05a.m. Jenna McClain, 36, Goff was traveling southbound on W Road 0.2 miles North of 64th Road when she struck a deer. McClain was driving a 2018 Ford Focus. Over $1000 damage. • On 11-27-2024 at 07:05p.m. Vincent W. Schmitz, 14, Baileyville was traveling westbound on 176th Road .2 miles east of F Road when he struck a deer. Schmitz was driving a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Over $1,000 damage. • On 11-28-2024 at 4:30a.m. James E. Brown, 62, Seneca was traveling eastbound on Oregon St .2 miles west of 14th Street in Sabetha when he struck a deer. Brown was driving a 2018 Honda HRV. Over $1,000 damage.• On 11-29-2024 at 10:14p.m. Kyson L. Talkington, 31, Centralia was traveling southbound on J Road turning onto K9 Highway when he failed to make the turn and went into the south ditch of K9 highway. Talkington was driving a 2013 Chevy Silverado. Over $1,000 damage. ... See MoreSee Less
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We sent a few staff members to Centralia Schools this morning to represent the Sheriff's Office at the Career Fair. Local students got the opportunity to learn a little bit about a career in Corrections, Dispatch and Law Enforcement!Thanks to the students who stopped by with great questions, and to those who put the career fair on each year! If you are interested in learning more about our employment opportunities, feel free to swing by the office or call 785-336-2311. ... See MoreSee Less
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