Man Arrested in Enfield After Leading Police on Chase

A man was arrested in Enfield after leading police on a chase on Monday afternoon. 

Around 1:36 p.m., state police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a stolen car on I-91 northbound near exit 45. The operator, later identified as Javon Alston, engaged police in a pursuit which led to a an accident on I91 near exit 47E, state troopers said. 

Alston then fled on food into a wooded area and police set up a perimeter. 

After about two hours, the 21-year-old was found and apprehended. 

Alston was charged with engaging police in pursuit, evading responsibility, reckless driving, and operating without a driver's license. His bond was set at $50,000. 

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