Woman charged with giving wine to baby

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A Missouri woman at the Kentucky State Fair has been arrested after allegedly giving wine to her infant child.

Kathryn Bowen, 40, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor Wednesday after a police officer said he saw the woman's actions. The report alleged Bowen was seen buying wine in Freedom Hall, pouring it into a baby bottle and then giving it to her 11-month-old, WKLY-TV, Louisville, reported Thursday.

Police reports say when confronted Bowen admitted she was feeding wine to the child to help her sleep. The child has been placed in protective custody.