Police: Mom Left Toddler in Car While Drinking at Bar

Norwalk police charged 32-year-old Christina Failla of Weston early Sunday morning with felony risk of injury to a minor

Police have arrested a Connecticut woman on allegations she left her 22-month-old child alone in a vehicle outside a bar as she enjoyed drinks with friends.

Norwalk police charged 32-year-old Christina Failla of Weston early Sunday morning with felony risk of injury to a minor. A witness called police after finding the child sleeping alone in a locked sport-utility vehicle late Saturday night.

Police told The Hour (http://bit.ly/1o4T3Gx ) that Failla returned to the SUV after officers had removed the child from the vehicle. Police say she told officers she had only been gone a few minutes, but a witness said she had several alcoholic drinks at the bar.

A phone message seeking comment was left at a listing for Failla's address Monday. It's not clear if she has a lawyer.
 

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