Hartford Woman Arrested for DUI, Reckless Driving, After Driving Wrong Way on 84 in Hartford
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On Sunday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 1:56 AM, Troopers from Troop H - Hartford were notified of a Blink-Link Wrong Way Driver activation alert on I-84 in Hartford. Emergency Dispatchers were able to review and confirm there was a silver sedan travelling traveling the wrong way on the exit 46 on ramp.
Upon arrival to the area, Troopers observed two vehicles involved in a head-on collision with minor injuries reported. On scene investigation revealed the operator of the vehicle driving the wrong way was Desiree Garcia (D.O.B. 09/14/1984) of Hartford. Garcia was exhibiting signs of intoxication and was requested to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests which she failed to perform to standard.
Garcia was placed under arrest without incident and transported to Troop H for processing. A search incident to arrest revealed Garcia was in possession of a firearm inside the vehicle. Garcia was charged with the following:
C.G.S. 14-213 - Failure to Carry Operators License
C.G.S. 14-222 - Reckless Driving
C.G.S. 14-227a - Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and / or Drugs
C.G.S. 14-237 - Driving the Wrong Way on a Limited Access Highway
C.G.S. 53-206 - Illegal Carrying of a Firearm Under the Influence
C.G.S. 53a-64 - Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree
Garcia was released on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Hartford Superior Court on October 23, 2025.
Please see attached criminal information summary.
