Secaucus Police Save Unconscious Woman On 9th Street

SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus police officers saved the life of a 75-year-old woman who couldn't breathe and was turning blue Sunday afternoon on 9th Street.

At 5:58 p.m., Secaucus police received a 911 call that the woman was experiencing severe chest pains and having complications with her breathing. Police Officer David Delseni was first to arrive at the home, located on the 600 block of 9th Street.

When he got there, Delseni said he found lying on the floor on her back, turning blue with labored, "agonal" breathing.

Delseni immediately started giving the woman rescue breaths, but her condition worsened and she became unresponsive. Her breathing then stopped and no pulse could be found.

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At this time pfficers Delseni, Michael Borrelli and Matthew Kirvin began to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). While performing CPR, the officers utilized their Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and administered a “shock” to the woman. Her pulse was found shortly thereafter by Hudson Regional Hospital EMTs who also arrived on the scene.

The woman was transported to the hospital, and as of Wednesday afternoon she is recovering in the ICU of Hudson Regional.

“I am extremely proud of these officers and commend their perseverance in performing these lifesaving measures," said Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller. "I am especially proud that these officers utilized their training and the equipment provided to them, worked as a team and were able to bring this victim back to life."