Reading Police Officers Safely Deliver Baby Boy

READING – Two Reading Police officers helped to safely deliver a baby boy early Monday morning. 

On Monday, July 20, at about 3:48 a.m., Dispatcher Brad Mickle received a 911 call from a man reporting that his wife was in labor in their vehicle. 

Mickle advised the man to pull over and kept him calm while collecting necessary information and dispatching the Police and Fire Departments to the scene. 

Officers Lorrin Taliaferro and Paul Peoples were the first to respond to the scene.

As they checked on the mother, it became apparent that she was deep in labor and would need to deliver the baby in the vehicle. 

With the assistance of Officers Taliaferro and Peoples, a healthy baby boy was delivered. 

Officer Taliaferro assessed and monitored the baby to ensure he remained crying and responsive while Officer Peoples evaluated the mother until the Reading and North Reading Fire Departments responded to the scene and transported the mother and baby to Winchester Hospital. 

The Reading Police Department is pleased to report that both the mother and baby are doing well. 

“First, I would like to congratulate this family on their beautiful new addition,” said Chief Clark. “I would also like to recognize Officers Taliaferro and Peoples and Dispatcher Brad Mickle for their composure in a fast-paced, stressful situation. Professionalism and attentiveness matter most in situations like these, and the response from these officers alleviated some of the stress from the parents in an overwhelming moment. We wish the family all the best, and we are pleased to hear that everyone is doing well.”