Woman caught driving with newborn in purse

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Woman caught driving with newborn in purse: Cops
By QMI Agenc

When a cop pulled over a car in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday, police say it was a routine traffic stop until the officer heard a baby cry — from inside a black purse on the front passenger seat.

At about 9:15 a.m., the officer pulled over a female driver on the island of St. Croix and heard the cry when requesting the driver's licence and registration.

The officer didn't see a baby, or a car seat, in the vehicle and asked the woman where the baby was.

Police said the woman unzipped the purse to reveal a newborn baby girl.

The driver said she hadn't received any prenatal care and that she gave birth at home a week ago, police said. The driver also said the baby had not yet seen a doctor, police said.

The baby was taken to hospital for an evaluation. Officers brought the mother a car seat.

The case has been turned over to social services, and police say the woman may still face criminal charges.

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