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Police officer, off-duty detective help deliver baby in driveway of Allegheny County home

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OHIO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A police officer and an off-duty detective who is also a certified EMT helped deliver a baby at a home in Ohio Township before paramedics could arrive.

According to a post on NextDoor, the woman went into labor on Sunday afternoon. While on the phone with 911, the poster said the detective and another officer quickly arrived and kept everyone calm while waiting for Ross/West View EMS. When they realized the baby was coming, the detective and officer started the delivery right in the driveway.

Police found the post and were more than happy to share more details of the story. According to a Facebook post on the Ohio Township Police Department’s page, Officer Matthew Jones was dispatched by 911 to the home. Detective Ryan Ging who has prior EMS experience also responded to assist.

Police said the mother and child are both doing well at last check.

We recently found the attached image posted on NextDoor in reference to an incident this past Sunday.. On Sunday, July...

Posted by Ohio Township Police Department on Tuesday, July 27, 2021