Officers with the Riley County Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Garden Way in Manhattan for multiple reports of a disturbance at approximately 3 am Thursday.

Shortly thereafter officers were told that one of the subjects left the area in a dark colored Scion car with a loud aftermarket exhaust. Responding officers located a vehicle matching the given description travelling eastbound in the 3400 block of Anderson Avenue at a high rate of speed.

Officers initiated a pursuit of the vehicle which continued to travel at a high rate of speed on Anderson Avenue. The vehicle eventually stopped in the 1700 block of Anderson Ave, and officers identified the driver as Brandon Hershberger, 18, of Manhattan, KS.

It was also discovered that Hershberger had damaged several walls and windows during the disturbance at Garden Way. Damage was estimated at approximately $2,000.00.

Hershberger was arrested for fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving and criminal damage to property. Hershberger’s bond was set at $7,000, and was released from custody after posting bond.