Herington man accused of damaging downtown Lawrence bar

A Herington man is suspected of damaging a downtown Lawrence bar and running from officers, police say.

Early Tuesday morning, Richard Scott Forrest, 25, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and interference with duties, according to the Douglas County Jail booking logs.

Around 1 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., regarding a report of criminal damage, said Lawrence Police Sgt. Amy Rhoads.

At the bar, Forrest reportedly damaged a wall and pushed a bike over, Rhoads said. He left the scene, walking north on Massachusetts Street.

Officers soon found Forrest walking along Massachusetts Street, Rhoads said, and when they pulled up, he ran south.

A bit later, officers found Forrest in the 1000 block of Vermont Street, where he was arrested, Rhoads said.

As of Tuesday morning, Forrest remains in custody at the Douglas County Jail.