Ten-month-old Marcello Meadows died June 28, after ingesting a combination of drugs, including fentanyl. Marcello died from fentanyl, xylazine and cocaine intoxication. Additionally, Marcello was born, exposed to cocaine and opioids. He was diagnosed with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.
The article states Marcello died from 'fentanyl, xylazine and cocaine intoxication' and 'Marcello was born in 2022, already exposed to opioids.' Additionally, 'Marcello's older sibling was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids.'
"A New Haven 10-month-old who died in June was the 11th young child to die from ingesting opioids in Connecticut since 2020." "Marcello died from fentanyl, xylazine and cocaine intoxication." "Marcello was born in 2022, already exposed to opioids."
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"There's no evidence that anyone intentionally harmed him, but he was harmed nonetheless."
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DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions. The mother tested positive for fentanyl on three occasions, and very little was done to reassess the situation. Glassine bags/wax folds in the trash can of the main bedroom where she slept with the children.
The article indicates inadequate supervision as 'DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions' and the report states agencies 'didn't follow all the policies and procedures to manage risk and safety.'
The child had access to fentanyl and other drugs in the home resulting in fatal ingestion, indicating inadequate supervision and safety of the environment where the child resided with his mother.
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"DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions, and without conducting a meaningful assessment of Marcello's father" - Father is mentioned but no evidence of involvement in death.
Marcello's mother, Alexandra Polino, was arrested in September and faces manslaughter charges. His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child. Marcello's death was ruled a homicide.
The article states 'His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child' in relation to Marcello's death.
"His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child." The child died from opioid intoxication in her care.
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"DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions, and without conducting a meaningful assessment of Marcello's father" - Father is mentioned but no evidence of involvement in death.
Marcello's mother, Alexandra Polino, was arrested in September and faces manslaughter charges. His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child. Marcello's death was ruled a homicide.
The article states 'His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child' in relation to Marcello's death.
"His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child." The child died from opioid intoxication in her care.
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The child was in the home with his mother; the DCF case was open but he was not in foster care.
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DCF had an open child abuse/neglect case with Marcello's family until three weeks before he died. A Safety Plan was created by DCF to ensure his and his three-year-old sibling's safety and engage their mother in treatment. Polino had an older child who had tested positive for opioids in 2019.
The article states 'The family had an open case with DCF until June 7, 2023, three weeks before Marcello's death' and 'DCF created a safety plan for his well-being' after his birth. Additionally, his older sibling 'was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids.'
"The family had an open case with DCF until June 7, 2023, three weeks before Marcello's death." "Marcello's older sibling was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids, but the hospital didn't report complete information to DCF."
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"Marcello's older sibling was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids" - sibling is mentioned but no indication of death.
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The child was in the home with his mother; the DCF case was open but he was not in foster care.
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DCF had an open child abuse/neglect case with Marcello's family until three weeks before he died. A Safety Plan was created by DCF to ensure his and his three-year-old sibling's safety and engage their mother in treatment. Polino had an older child who had tested positive for opioids in 2019.
The article states 'The family had an open case with DCF until June 7, 2023, three weeks before Marcello's death' and 'DCF created a safety plan for his well-being' after his birth. Additionally, his older sibling 'was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids.'
"The family had an open case with DCF until June 7, 2023, three weeks before Marcello's death." "Marcello's older sibling was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids, but the hospital didn't report complete information to DCF."
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"Marcello's older sibling was born in 2019 and tested positive for illicit opioids" - sibling is mentioned but no indication of death.
Alexandra Polino, had a long criminal and drug abuse history. Ms. Polino tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions, including three times in March and April 2023. Polino tested positive for cocaine in 2022 and Fentanyl in 2023.
The article extensively discusses substance abuse, stating 'There were ongoing concerns regarding Polino's substance abuse' and 'DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions.'
"Polino's substance abuse", "Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions", the family had court-ordered treatment needs related to substance abuse.
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Background checks on both Polino and Marcello's father, Colt Meadows, which revealed prior arrests for both, including charges faced by Meadows for risk of injury to a child, assault, and robbery. Polino was arrested in 2022 for shoplifting with her three-year-old in tow, a violation of her probation.
The article states 'Shortly after Marcello's birth, the court issued warrants for Polino for violating probation. The warrants were served after Marcello died.'
"Shortly after Marcello's birth, the court issued warrants for Polino for violating probation. The warrants were served after Marcello died."
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Marcello's mother, Alexandra Polino, was arrested in September and faces manslaughter charges. His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child.
The article states 'His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child.'
"His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child."
Alexandra Polino, had a long criminal and drug abuse history. Ms. Polino tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions, including three times in March and April 2023. Polino tested positive for cocaine in 2022 and Fentanyl in 2023.
The article extensively discusses substance abuse, stating 'There were ongoing concerns regarding Polino's substance abuse' and 'DCF closed its case with Marcello's family in June 2023 despite Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions.'
"Polino's substance abuse", "Ms. Polino having tested positive for fentanyl on multiple occasions", the family had court-ordered treatment needs related to substance abuse.
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Background checks on both Polino and Marcello's father, Colt Meadows, which revealed prior arrests for both, including charges faced by Meadows for risk of injury to a child, assault, and robbery. Polino was arrested in 2022 for shoplifting with her three-year-old in tow, a violation of her probation.
The article states 'Shortly after Marcello's birth, the court issued warrants for Polino for violating probation. The warrants were served after Marcello died.'
"Shortly after Marcello's birth, the court issued warrants for Polino for violating probation. The warrants were served after Marcello died."
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Marcello's mother, Alexandra Polino, was arrested in September and faces manslaughter charges. His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child.
The article states 'His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child.'
"His mother, Alexandra Polino, was charged with manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a child."