Crime & Safety
Police: 50-Proof Baby Bottle Found in Norwalk Baby's Crib, Dad Charged with Manslaughter
The baby was found to have an elevated alcohol content in his system, police said.
Norwalk Police arrested a man in connection with the death of his infant son in May of 2014.
Jorge Chiclana, 22 of Bridgeport was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter and risk of injury to a minor.
Norwalk Police were summoned to 261 Ely Ave. Apartment 2F on May 16 2014 after receiving a report of a baby not breathing. Officers quickly got to the scene and first responders attempted life resuscitation.
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The baby boy was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A final report from the Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the baby had an elevated alcohol content in his system, police said.
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Police discovered a baby bottle that was strong enough to be a 50-proof cocktail, according to NBC Connecticut. The baby was also placed face down in the crib.
Chiclana was apprehended at the Honeyspot Motor Inn in Stratford. on May 18.
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