Crime & Safety

Weston Mom Left Son in Car While at the Bar

A witness saw the toddler sleeping in the locked car and called the police.

By Morgan Searles

A Weston mother left her son in her parked car in Norwalk while she reportedly had a few drinks, according to The Hour.

A witness saw the 22-month-old boy sleeping in a locked Mazda SUV on Washington Street, and he waited 30 minutes before calling the police, The Hour reported.

Police arrested Christina Failla, 32, of 21 Samuelson Road, when she returned to the car. News 8 reported she was charged with with felony risk of injury to a minor.

Read the full story from The Hour.

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