MONMOUTH BEACH – Just a few miles from Highlands, NJ, Monmouth Beach police officers stepped into an unexpected role Monday morning — helping deliver a baby right on Ocean Avenue.
According to Monmouth Beach Police Chief Daniel McManus, officers were dispatched to 4 Ocean Avenue shortly before 7 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about a woman in active labor. The mother, traveling with the baby’s father, went into delivery while en route to the hospital. The father quickly pulled over and called for help.
Patrolman Finnegan and Patrolman Golembieski immediately recognized delivery was imminent. Acting with calm professionalism, they successfully delivered a healthy baby boy in the front seat of the family’s car before EMTs arrived on scene.
Both mother and baby were transported to a nearby hospital and are reported to be in good health.
“We are extremely proud of Patrolman Finnegan and Patrolman Golembieski for their quick thinking, calm professionalism and compassionate actions,” Chief McManus said. “This is a wonderful reminder of the many ways our officers serve the community every day.”
This heartwarming moment highlights the strong community spirit of Monmouth Beach, a coastal town that sits right next to Highlands, NJ.