Newborn Rescued from Houston Dumpster, Suspect Identified

Police continue to investigate after a baby was found abandoned in a dumpster at an apartment complex, with the child now in good health and under protective care.

• The newborn was discovered by a passerby who heard crying and called 911.
• First responders found the infant in a bag, alive and alert, with his umbilical cord still attached.
• The baby boy was transported to a local hospital and is now with Child Protective Services.
• Authorities have identified a suspect but have not released further details pending charges.
• A similar incident occurred in Pasadena, Texas, earlier, involving a father in a mental health crisis.

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