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A New Jersey police officer safely grabbed a one-month-old baby deposited on a second-story balcony over the weekend, authorities said.
The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office said Officer Eduardo Matute was among those called to the Jersey City residence on Saturday morning after reports a man was threatening the baby.
NorthJersey.com reports that he and several officers were placed under the second story balcony as the child hung from the balcony railing. Authorities said the man dropped the baby after a long standoff and Matute grabbed the child.
City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said the child was taken to hospital as a precaution. Mayor Steve Fulop then posted a photo on social media of the officer holding the child, who was wrapped in a white blanket.
“Fortunately, the baby was not physically injured,” Fulop said.
Wallace-Scalcione said the man who dropped the baby was immediately arrested and charges are pending.
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“Kudos to the (Jersey City Police Department) and all officers involved for their heroism and for bringing this dangerous situation to an end,” said prosecutor Esther Suarez in a message on Twitter.
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