Wednesday, just after 9 p.m., John Antonucci, 46, of 20 Millwood Rd., Branford, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Cedar Street causing heavy damage to a vehicle which he was operating.

Police were called to Antonucci’s home prior to the accident to investigate a domestic dispute; however, Antonucci left the residence prior to police arriving. As police investigated the dispute, Antonucci drove by the home, noticed police officers in the driveway and left the area at a high rate of speed, traveling southbound on Brushy Plain Road.

John Antonucci (Courtesy Branford Police)

As Antonucci continued onto Cedar Street, he lost control of his vehicle, leaving the roadway, striking and severing off a utility pole and a tree.

Prior to police arriving at the accident scene, Antonucci fled on foot into a nearby wooded area where he was taken into custody.

Antonucci was treated by Branford Fire Department paramedics and later transported to an area medical facility for non-life threatening injuries.

He is being charged with Disorderly Conduct; Criminal Mischief 3rd.; Threatening; Reckless Driving; Operating with a Suspended License; Evading Responsibility; Interfering with a Police Officer and is being held on a $5,000 bond.