Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Child in Roadside Ditch Pleads Not Guilty

A Hastings man pleaded not guilty to felony charges after being accused of leaving a one-year-old child in a roadside ditch.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

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Ag & Outdoor

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