OFFENSES
REPORTED
These offense reports were released this past week by law enforcement agencies:
HILLSBORO
No ignition interlock, suspended license, expired license plate
Stopped at 1:50 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 700 block of Western Heights Circle for having an expired license plate, Gage L. Hudson, 39, Florence, was arrested on suspicion of driving without a required anti-drinking ignition interlock and for a second time driving while his license was canceled, suspended, or revoked.
He was released five hours later after posting a $2,500 bond.
Distributing marijuana, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, other charges
More than 84 grams of marijuana, enough for more than 260 marijuana “joints,” was seized along with eight rolling papers after a vehicle was stopped at 8:22 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Orchard Dr. for not having a taillight.
Although booking records indicate fewer potential charges, Christopher L. Van Zant Jr., 26, and Daniel L. Van Zant, 19, both of Wichita, were arrested on suspicion of distributing marijuana; possessing marijuana, THC, and drug paraphernalia; and transporting an open container of alcohol.
Each was released within three hours after posting $2,000 bonds.
Criminal damage
Eight tires were slashed between 7:29 p.m. Friday and 3:34 p.m. Saturday outside a house in the 200 block of W. B St.
Resident Christa M. Pretz, 36, reported the slashing of six tires, together valued at $950, specifically between 2 and 2:30 a.m. in the driveway of her home.
Tyler E. Bell, 40, rural Burdick, later reported the slashing of two additional tires, together valued at $400, in the street outside Pretz’s home.
Drunken driving, interference with law enforcement, other charges
Stopped at 8:20 a.m. Saturday in the 600 block of N. Ash St. for having an improper taillight, Arnold R. Walter, 51, McPherson, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, interfering with law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, and transporting an open container of liquor.
Walter, whose name also was reported as Walter Ralph Arnold, was released seven hours later after posting a $2,500 bond.
Last modified Sept. 24, 2026