Roosevelt, NY - August 15, 2018 - The First Precinct reports the details of a Police assisted child birth that occurred on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 8:15 pm in Roosevelt.
According to officers, a 911 call was dispatched to First Precinct officers who responded to a Rose Avenue residence for a female in labor. Upon arrival Police Officers, Anthony Montesano and Joseph Russo, observed that the expectant mother had just given birth to a baby girl. Nassau County Police stimulated the baby inducing breathing and wrapped the infant in a blanket providing warmth.
Shortly after, a Nassau County Police Department ambulance and medic arrived, as well as the Roosevelt Fire Department, to aid with further medical attention for both mother and infant.
Both newborn and mother were transported to an area hospital where they were reported to be in stable condition.