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Media Release for 6-1-2023![]()
Crash Reports:
• On 5-25-2023 at 12:30 p.m. Mitchell R. Schwartz, 19, Onaga was traveling southbound on E Road just south of 16th Road. His vehicle was sideswiped by a northbound vehicle driving left of center. The northbound driver did not stop for the accident. After stopping, Schwartz proceeded to the Onaga Hospital. Schwartz was driving a 2001 Chevrolet pickup. Over $1,000 damage.
• On 5-21-2023 at 1:12 a.m. Noah M. Deters, 25, Baileyville was traveling southbound on D Road and struck a bridge railing approximately 174 feet south of 160th Road, left the roadway and overturned. Deters was driving a 2011 Chevrolet pickup. Over $1,000 damage.
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Media Release for 5-30-2023![]()
Jail Booking/Release:
• Francisco Venegas, 37, Sabetha was arrested on 5-29-2023 by the Sabetha Police Department for the offenses of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint. Venegas remains in custody and bond has not been set.
• Aaron Hertzel, 16, Sabetha was arrested on 5/24/2023 by NMSO for the offense of Battery. He was released on the same date to the custody of the Juvenile Justice Authority.
Media Release 5-26-2023![]()
Jail Booking/Release:
• Kimberly Race, 45, Potage, IN was arrested by NMSO on 5-25-2023 on charges of Driving While Suspended. Race was released on the same day on a $250 cash bond. Court is set for 6-27-2023 at 9:30a.m. ![]()
Crash Reports:
• On 5-22-2023 at 8:55p.m. Elizabeth Holthaus, 69, Seneca was traveling northbound on K187 0.2 miles South of 112th Road when she struck a deer. Holthaus was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. Over $1000 damage.
• On 5-23-2023 at 5:50a.m. Henry Ruiz, 43, Topeka was attempting to navigate the curve on 216th Road 0.1 mile West of V Road when his vehicle left the roadway and rolled over. Ruiz was driving a 2013 Nissan Versa. Over $1000 damage.
• On 5-23-2023 at 10:41 a.m. Justin L. Stallbaumer, 46, Corning was traveling westbound on 56th Road just east of H Road. Dalton T. Miller, 18, Corning, was also traveling westbound following Stallbaumer and attempted to pass causing the vehicles to collide. Stallbaumer was driving a 1998 John Deere tractor, and Miller was driving a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Over $1,000 damage.
• On 5-22-2023 at 9:50 p.m. Kenneth J. Wetter, 64, Marysville was traveling westbound on US Highway 36 0.2 miles east of H Road when he struck a deer. He was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. Over $1,000 damage.
• On 5-25-2023 at 07:43 a.m. Matthew H.W. Curtis, 21, Forrest City, MO, was traveling westbound on US Highway 36 .2 miles east of S Road when he struck a deer. Curtis was driving a 2005 Chevy Silverado. Over $1,000 damage.
• On 5-24-2023 at 12:01a.m. Abram Keim, 16, Seneca was traveling northbound on D Road 0.1 mile South of 176th Road when he struck a mailbox. Keim was driving a 2003 Ford Mustang. Over $1000 damage. ![]()
Incident Responses:
• N/A
Media Release for 5-22-2023![]()
Jail Booking/Release:
• Kaitlyn Hyatt was released on 5-19-2023 on $25,000 Surety bond with a court date of 5-30-2023 at 11 a.m.
• Richard K. Retherford Jr was released on 5-8-2023 on $2,600 OR bond with a court date of 5-16-2023 at 3:15 p.m.