Police: Waterbury man drove wrong way on Route 8 in Thomaston

Officers released dashcam video showing a Nissan Altima traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near Exit 39

Emily Knapton

Jul 1, 2025, 4:31 PM

Updated 9 hr ago

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State police say they arrested a Waterbury man for driving the wrong way on Route 8 in Thomaston.
Officers released dashcam video showing a Nissan Altima traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near Exit 39 on June 25 around 11 p.m.
They were able to stop the car and arrest 31-year-old Marques Envialdo. Charges against him include reckless driving, risk of injury to a child and failure to display plates.
Police say he was released after posting bond and is due in Torrington Superior Court next week.