Toddler Wanders While Babysitter Sleeps: PD; Parents Pursuing Diploma for Late Son; Arrest Made in Baby's Death: Nearby News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• State Police: Toddler Found Wandering Around Neighborhood As Babysitter Slept

The child was only wearing a soiled diaper, state police said.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged With Manslaughter In Death of 5-Month-Old

A choking emergency call came in on Sunday.>>>Read More.

• High School Student’s Parents Not Giving Up, Still Pursuing Diploma for Their Late Son

The student’s parents want their late son to receive his diploma at next month's graduation, not at a separate awards ceremony.>>>Read More.

• CT Resident Wants Variance Considered For Pet Turkey

The woman wants Dirk the turkey to move to her home.>>>Read More.

• Mother Pleads Guilty After Baby Burned in Tub

In September 2015, a 20-month-old baby suffered second-degree burns after left in a tub.>>>Read More.

• Man, 22, Charged with Hitting Police Officer in the Face: Report

The man was arrested following a confrontation with officers while police were responding to a complaint of a loud party.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Fawn Brought to PD Receiving Special Care
• Fawn Rescued From Fenced-In Area
• Police Arrest Man in Wake of Stabbing at Mohegan Sun Casino
• Mystery Continues to Surround Social Media Threat that Closed Schools
• Mansion Destroyed in Early Morning Fire: Report
• Charles Island Closed to Protect Nesting Birds
• Girl, 11, in Need of a Wheelchair Lift
• Man Indicted on Charge of Sex Trafficking of a Minor: U.S. Attorney
• Google Tip Leads to Arrest of Man on Child Porn Charge: Police

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