A Suffolk County Fifth Precinct police officer helped deliver a baby in Patchogue early on the morning of Monday, September 2.
Officer Robert Burgos responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:51 a.m. for a 29-year-old woman in active labor at her home, located on Jennings Avenue. Officer Burgos assisted as Edith Punin gave birth to a baby girl, Kayla Maritza, who arrived at 3:00 a.m.
The mother and baby were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital via Patchogue Ambulance in good condition.