Woman charged in baby drug death in New Haven

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Alexandra Polino Photo credit New Haven Police Dept

New Haven, Conn./WTIC Radio - A woman in New Haven is facing charges following the death earlier this year of her ten-month old baby boy.

The infant was unresponsive when officers showed up to 40-year-old Alexandra Polino's Farren Avenue residence on June 28.

It was later determined that the baby died after ingesting illegal drugs including fentanyl.

The child's death has been ruled a homicide.

Polino is now charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury.

She was arraigned Tuesday and is now free on a $250,000 bond.

Polino is  due back in court November 8th.

Featured Image Photo Credit: New Haven Police Dept