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Naugatuck Teen Busted Going 113 MPH While Intoxicated, Said He Driving From Brazil: Police

A 19-year-old man caught speeding at more than 100 miles per hour on I-84 earlier this week claimed he was driving home from another continent, authorities said. 

Avila Carvalho

Avila Carvalho

Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police

Avila Carvalho, of Naugatuck in New Haven County, was charged with reckless driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, Connecticut State Police said. 

A trooper clocked Carvalho's Toyota Corolla going 113 mph near the westbound Exit 32 in Southington around 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, police said. The speed limit there is 65 mph. 

The trooper asked Carvalho if he knew how fast he was going, but he didn't respond. However, when he asked the teen where he was driving from, Carvalho said "Brazil." 

That would make his trip a little more than 6,000 miles — if his Toyota doubled as a boat. 

He was arrested and released after posting a $5,000 bond, authorities said. 

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