- New Jersey State Trooper Michael Patterson pulled over Michael Bailly, a retired police officer, for a minor vehicle violation on June 1.
- The two got to talking, and discovered that they were from the same town in New Jersey, Piscataway, and that Bailly had worked there as an officer.
- When Bailly found out what street Patterson had grown up on, he recalled having delivered a baby on that block in 1991, and was able to recall the details of the house, street, and even the baby's name — Michael.
- Turns out, Patterson was the baby that Bailly had delivered 27 years ago.
It really is a small world after all. Two Piscataway, New Jersey, natives were delighted to discover they had a long history — one had delivered the other as a baby!
New Jersey State Trooper Michael Patterson was driving in Kingwood Township when he pulled over Michael Bailly for a minor motor vehicle violation. During their conversation, Bailly brought up that he was a retired Piscataway police officer.
Piscataway is also Patterson's hometown, and it came to light that Bailly even knew the exact street Patterson had grown up on. Bailly recalled having delivered a baby on that same street almost 30 years ago when he was a rookie cop.
Bailly remembered many details about the day, including the style and color of the house, and even the name of the baby: Michael.
At this point, Patterson knew exactly who Bailly was. According to the New Jersey State Police, "Trooper Patterson extended his hand and replied, 'My name is Michael Patterson, sir. Thank you for delivering me.'"
According to the New Jersey State Police, Patterson's mother, Karen, went into labor while out shopping on October 5, 1991, and barely made it home. Her husband, Bobby, called 911 and got Officer Bailly as a first responder. They then called a doctor to walk him through the birth.
How's that for getting out of a ticket?
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