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Baby Girl Named After Morris Twp Officer Who Delivered Her

The baby girl, who was born at home, is healthy, officers said.

MORRIS, NJ — After Morris Township police officers helped a new mom deliver her baby at home, the mom said thanks in a heartwarming way: she named her baby girl after one of the officers.

The baby girl was delivered on Sept. 21 at the mother's Collinsville home at 8:42 p.m. Officers Kyle Laauwe, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Heather Glogolich all helped to deliver the baby, who was a healthy 6lbs 3 oz. and 18.5 inches long.

To honor the officers, the baby girl was given the middle name Heather, after Officer Glogolich. Glogolich is a veteran officer with the department.

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"I am continuously impressed by the actions of my officer’s every day. I thank them for their commitment and dedication to the community," Cheif Mark DiCarlo said.


Image: Officer Glogolich with her namesake, via Morris Twp Police

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