Jersey City officer catches 1-month-old baby dropped from 2nd floor balcony, authorities say
Officers arrange a fringe to barter, however “ultimately the person did throw the one-month-old child from the second story of the constructing,” the mayor mentioned.
The prosecutor’s workplace additionally praised Officer Joseph Casey and Incident Commander Capt. Michael McKerry for his or her “actions and bravado” responding to the incident.
The person was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing, mentioned Jersey Metropolis spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. The suspect was charged with tried homicide, aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a kid, she mentioned.
The newborn was taken to a neighborhood hospital as a precaution and was later discharged, she mentioned.
“JCPD officers went above and past the decision of obligation as soon as once more, saving the lifetime of a 1 month outdated child underneath extraordinarily anxious circumstances at the moment. Thanks to all of our #JCPD officers in your service,” the town wrote.
