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Broderick Smith
Brandon Adams
(KNZA)--Two men were arrested following a pursuit that began in Richardson County, Nebraska and ended across the Kansas border in neighboring Brown County.
Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said the sheriff's dispatch was advised early Sunday morning that Richardson County deputies were in pursuit of a vehicle heading toward Brown County at speeds of over 130 miles an hour.
A short time later, the vehicle was stopped in the vicinity of U.S. 73 Highway and 270th Road.
Based on information from Richardson County deputies and their own investigation, Merchant said the driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old Falls City resident Broderick Smith, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, transporting an open container,possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing or attempting to elude and driver's license restrictions.
A passenger, 20-year-old Hiawatha resident Brandon Adams, was also arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Adams and Smith were transported to the Brown County Jail.
Merchant said a 17-year-old juvenile was also in the vehicle, and Richardson County deputies returned him to Falls City.
No injuries were reported.
The case remains under investigation by the Richardson and Brown County agencies.
Sac and Fox Tribal Police assisted.
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