ENFIELD, CT - A 42-year-old Connecticut man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Enfield, Connecticut, on Thursday, October 8, leading police on a pursuit that ended after officers deployed spike strips.
As reported by WWLP driver was identified by police as Angelo Abair. According to the Enfield Police Department’s investigation, officers attempted to stop his vehicle after determining that the driver had a suspended license and an occupant was not wearing a seat belt.
Authorities said Abair did not stop when an officer activated emergency lights. The pursuit continued along local roads before police used a tire-deflation device near a local mall. All four tires were reportedly punctured, bringing the vehicle to a stop.
Following the arrest, police reported recovering approximately 26.5 grams of crack cocaine, along with three grams of an unidentified white powder and 2.5 grams of an unidentified blue powder. Officers reportedly did not field-test the unidentified substances because of safety concerns involving possible fentanyl.
Abair was charged with a slew of offenses, including:
- Illegal sale of narcotics
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Engaging police in pursuit
- Reckless driving
- Interfering with an officer
- Driving with a suspended license
His bond was set at $100,000.
Previous Arrests
This recent incident was not Abair’s first reported arrest in Enfield. In August 2025, he was arrested on allegations including tampering with physical evidence, making a false statement, and interfering with an officer.
In September 2025, Abair was arrested again on charges including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, operating a drug factory, and use of drug paraphernalia.
In February 2026, Abair was arrested once more following a reported traffic stop. The charges in that case included narcotics sales, operating a drug factory, interfering with an officer, and tampering with evidence. His bond in that case was reportedly set at $200,000.
Abair is certainly no stranger to the law.
The latest case began as an attempted traffic stop and developed into a pursuit and narcotics investigation. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Writer Eddie Molina has over 25 years of combined LEO/military experience and is now the host of The Veteran Experience Show, available on YouTube and Spotify.
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