Suffolk police deliver baby in back of car
Three Suffolk County police officers helped deliver a baby Friday night in Ronkonkoma.
Fourth Precinct Officer Thomas Lafemina responded to a call about a mother in labor on West Eighth Street about 9:55 p.m., police said.
Lafemina, also a paramedic, responded with two other officers, Ingrid Schwen and Thomas Speciale. They found the mother "in distress" in the backseat of a sedan, according to a news release.
Lafemina delivered a "healthy baby boy" with assistance from the other officers, police said.
The mother and child were taken to a hospital in good condition by the Lakeland Fire Department, police said.
Death in fire dept. lot leads to lawsuit ... Pols call for loosening tax cap ... LI grad named in Cornell suit ... Colder weather on the way
Death in fire dept. lot leads to lawsuit ... Pols call for loosening tax cap ... LI grad named in Cornell suit ... Colder weather on the way
