Police say Indiana boy drowned while mother was intoxicated

What police said

Police say a 3-year-old Indiana boy drowned in a pool while his mother was unconscious after drinking five tallboy beers. The allegation was reported in connection with the child’s death.

What is known about the incident

The account identifies the child as the mother’s son and says he was 3 years old. It also says the drowning happened in a pool and that police described the mother as having passed out from alcohol.

The allegation concerns the mother’s condition at the time of the drowning. A police allegation is not the same as a conviction, and any criminal case would be decided through the court process.

What happens next

The next steps in a case like this can include a police investigation, a charging decision and court proceedings. Those steps determine whether formal allegations are filed and how the matter proceeds.

The New York Post’s account is available here.