EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) - A man from East Lyme was arrested for causing a pursuit where the victim damaged property in an attempt to flee, police said.

East Lyme police said they arrested Michael Benelli on charges of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, following with intent to harass, breach of peace, and possession of a controlled substance.

The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Police said they responded to the area of Black Point Road for a report of a victim who was in his car and being chased by another man.

“The victim struck a fence and drove off road at times trying to flee from the accused,” East Lyme police said in their report. “While trying to avoid striking pedestrians, the victim’s vehicle crashed into rocks on Beach Avenue and became disabled.”

Since the

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