Great Bend  Post

GREAT BEND – The Barton County Sheriff’s office is investigating a case of alleged domestic battery involving a Great Bend police officer.

The Sheriff’s office reported in a media release that on Saturday police officers were called to the scene of a domestic violence.

When it was determined that the accused was a Great Bend Police Officer, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was called to respond.

The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending further inquiry into the matter.

The Sheriff’s arrest logs from Saturday indicate patrol officer Douglas Hein was arrested for domestic battery.

The criminal matter will be handled by the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Barton County Attorney’s Office. The personnel matter will be handled pursuant to City policy according to the Sheriff.