Officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department located a woman who was in distress along a busy highway, resulting in the birth of healthy twin girls.
On May 13, 2022, at around 2:30 a.m., Sergeant Singleton and Officer Griffith observed a woman walking along East Capitol Street in the City of Seat Pleasant carrying a child during the early morning rainstorm. The officers' concern for the woman and child increased when they observed her standing alone behind a shopping center. It was determined that the woman was carrying an infant and had no home to take shelter. While officers were speaking with the woman, they could tell that she may have been suffering from a mental health crisis.
The officers convinced the woman to be taken to a nearby shelter, and the woman agreed. When they arrived at the shelter, Sergeant Singleton noticed that the woman was uncomfortable and in pain. As Sergeant Singleton checked on the woman, she noticed that the woman was in the process of giving birth to a second child in the police cruiser. Officers immediately called for help and assisted in delivering a healthy baby. The mom and both babies were taken to an area hospital, where they are now safe, resting, and in good health!
Officers confirmed with doctors that the infant the woman was carrying was born soon before the officers located the woman.
As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that if they are ever in need, help is always available. You can call (301) 429-2185, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to seek assistance
