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State trooper helps deliver baby


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A state trooper was conducting a routine traffic stop on Saturday night when he found himself helping deliver a baby.

Trooper J.L. Thorpe made the stop at N.C. Highway 42 and N.C. Highway 50, near the Wake-Johnston county line, around 10 p.m.

A couple driving by stopped and waved him over. The woman's water had broken 10 minutes earlier, and she knew the baby was on its way, Thorpe said.

Three minutes later, Thorpe said, he was holding a baby girl.

The baby was two weeks early, but she and her mother are doing fine at WakeMed, Thorpe said.

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Trooper Thorpe is a fine example of the MAJORITY of the Troopers on our Highway Patrol. Thank you WRAL for actually covering this story.

I am surprised that wral covers stories that place police officers in a good light.

Boy its refreshing to hear some GOOD news for a change!!! Way to go Trooper Thorpe :-)

Sounds like he played 'catch' rather than 'delivering' the baby!! but great job!! also --- I believe the story said he was flagged down, not that he pulled the couple over.

Way to go Trooper Thorpe!!! What a cool story to add to your repertoire of LEO experiences. You are a credit to the NCSHP!!! Thank you!!!

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