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Sparta police officers helped deliver the baby girl on Monday, Jan. 15 on Route 35.
Parents Tyler and Stephanie had called police as Stephanie was in active labor on Route 15 south near the Jefferson line just before 9 p.m., officials said.
In less than a minute, Officer Christopher Botta found the vehicle pulled over on the shoulder of Route 15. Botta saw the baby's head crowning and made sure the umbilical cord was not wrapped around the baby's neck.
After confirming everything appeared normal, seconds later, Stephanie delivered the baby girl into Botta’s hands.
Once birthed, the baby girl, Millie, began crying and appeared to be in good health. Additional patrols arrived on scene for safety and assisted with the monitoring of Millie and mom until the Sparta First Aid Squad arrived.
Due to the cold and snowy weather conditions, Millie and Stephanie were wrapped in blankets to ensure everyone stayed warm. Soon after, Stephanie and Millie were taken to the Morristown medical Center.
On Jan. 17, Botta contacted Tyler and Stephanie to follow up on everyone’s health and wellness. According to the parents, their baby girl, Millie is doing well.
Botta was assisted by Sgt. Robert Fraser, Officer Erick Finley, and Officer Alyse Brown, the Sparta Ambulance Squad and St. Clare’s paramedics.
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