Baby Girl Delivered At Home By Morris Township Police

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township police helped deliver a baby girl in the early morning hours on Sunday, police said.

The mother went into labor the morning of Sunday, Feb. 25 at her Tikvah Way Home. Sgt. Kyle Laauwe and Ptl. Saul Gutierrez helped deliver the baby, who was born at 12:22 a.m.

"At this time, mom and dad were still deciding on a name for their beautiful baby girl!" Chief Mark DiCarlo said.

Laauwe is a trained EMT and a former member of the department's Emergency Services Unit. Gutierrez is still in his first year of service, but has already been involved in several emergency calls.

"I am continuously impressed by the actions of my officer’s every day. I thank them for their commitment and dedication to the community," DiCarlo said.