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Waterbury man accused of driving drunk in wrong direction in Torrington

Police say Michael Wiggins was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 8 near Exit 43.

News 12 Staff

May 19, 2023, 12:55 PM

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Police say a Waterbury man was driving drunk on the wrong side of the road in Torrington Friday morning.

Police say Michael Wiggins was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 8 near Exit 43 around 1:30 a.m.

Officers said he later turned around and drove north, before getting off and driving south again on the correct side.

Wiggins is facing multiple charges and was released on $1,000 bond.



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