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New Jersey Officer Delivers Baby in Wawa Parking Lot During Traffic Stop

A New Jersey police officer, Patrolman Dominic Hodson, helped deliver a baby in a Wawa parking lot after responding to a call for a woman in labor. The dramatic delivery was captured on body camera footage, showcasing the unexpected challenges faced by the officer.

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