This Cop Had No Idea Who The Driver He Pulled Over Really Was

Michael Patterson was a state trooper, and he loved his job. One day, he pulled over a vehicle on the highway because its tinted windows were far too dark. At the time, he had no idea that this was not going to be a regular day at work. He did not know that it was going to lead to an unexpected thing he would never forget for the rest of his days. The job was fairly simple, but he had no way to know just who he was about to encounter every time he pulled drivers over. When the window went down, he started a conversation that would change his life forever…

Just Another Workday

When Michael Patterson started his day, there was no reason for him to know that it was going to be anything out of the ordinary. As a state trooper, his job mostly involved ensuring the safety of the highways and roads. A huge chunk of his job had to do with pulling over people who broke the rules of the road. A traffic stop is fairly routine for a man like him. He takes note of the offense, pulls over the car, and hands the driver a ticket. Most offenses went to people who violated speed regulations, so it can get boring really fast. Of course, he was used to people who are not happy to talk to him.

Darker Than Allowed

On that fateful day, one car stood out to him as he patrolled the Kingwood Township Highway. It was a lovely summer day in June, and he was going after a white BMW on the lane right next to him. This vehicle was not like most stops he made because it was not for speeding or driving erratically. No, he noticed it because the windows seemed to be tinted darker than the legal limit allowed. He could only wonder how the driver even saw through them.

Dark Windows

A lot of people tint their windows, so it is not a huge deal on its own. There are times when they are so dark one cannot see through them properly, which is when the authorities have to step in. Your visibility will be restricted when you tint the windows too much. This was his concern, so he knew that he needed to talk to the driver about it. He did not want anyone to be in danger, so Michael decided to do his job as an officer.

An Unusual Ticket

Tinted windows do not normally get pulled over. Most cars with tinted windows are nothing unusual since they can actually help keep one safe since it prevented the sun from getting in the eyes. As you can see, Michael was not about to hand this person the usual ticket. It is normally only handed out when the tint is way too dark. In general, cops are too busy for tint tickets but this one caught his attention.

Doing His Job

Michael decided to pull the car over and talk to the driver because of this shady tint on the windows. The 26-year-old state trooper then flipped the switch and made a stop in order to turn on his lights and siren. The driver was notified that they were getting pulled over and stopped by the end of the highway. We are sure the driver was already waiting for the typical scenario in which they paid a certain fee and received a scolding. This was not what happened, however.

Just Talking

As Michael exited his vehicle to speak to the driver of the BMW, he left the lights flashing. The state trooper was a nice guy, who was always friendly with the people he pulled over no matter what their offense was. The two men began to talk to each other as soon as Michael made his way over to the BMW. He and the driver started to discover things about one another, eventually unearthing something incredible. What could it have been?

Unexpected

The BMW driver felt rather upset when he got pulled over. He knew that he was not going past the speed limit or anything, but he was surprised to hear that the officer wanted to talk about his window tint. What’s even crazier is the fact that he should have known the legal limit for it. Do you have any idea why this is the case?

A Retired Cop

Who would have thought that this man used to be an officer himself? He knew the rules because he had worked as a policeman for three decades before he retired. He liked his job and took it seriously. You can only imagine how embarrassed he must have been when he got pulled over for his tint! Luckily, he knew just how to handle this situation, which is why it was not going to be a big deal. Or so he thought!

Dark Tint Windows

The cop was not doing anything shady. As a matter of fact, he only liked the way the BMW looked with this tint on the windows! He was not about to put up a fight when he learned that it did go beyond the limits set by law. He knew that he needed to fix this to make it lighter. He only needed to talk to the people who installed it in the first place.

Talking Shop

As soon as Michael learned that the man was a former policeman, it became a lot easier to talk to him. It was pretty cool to meet someone who knew the job, so their conversation focused on work. In only a matter of minutes, the two men formed a bond. For Michael, it even ended up becoming one of the most significant conversations of his life! He had no idea how much it would change his life.

Bonding

The interaction between these two men was captured by the body cam Michael had on as well as the cameras on his vehicle. He was glad he kept a record of this encounter because it turned out to be an incredible experience for him. The men kept talking for a few more minutes, and Michael got to know more about the BMW driver. He pulled the man over as part of his job, but the conversation got longer than it should have taken. He found out that the former policeman was called Matthew Bailly.

Oldie but Goodie

Matthew Bailly is a retired police officer. Despite this, the two men still had plenty of things in common. It was always awesome to meet another policeman, especially when it happens on the job on a normal day. The older man started telling Michael that he used to work for the force in a different city, not that far from there. It was around 40 miles away from where they currently were to Piscataway. After hearing this piece of information, Michael had no idea what would come next.

Longer Conversation

They started to speak about random things about their lives as well. In the beginning, they merely talked about their jobs. They discussed what it was like to be a policeman and the unbelievable things they dealt with. This was the moment the history of this driver began to unfold. Michael did not recognize him, so he asked if he worked in the same town he did. Apparently, he did not. In fact, Michael was shocked when he heard where Matthew came from.

A Big Coincidence

Michael and Matthew kept talking to one another and learned more things about each other. The older man said he was not posted to the same town but a couple of cities away. Why was Michael so surprised to learn about this? Well, it turned out that it was the city where he was born and where his mother still lived. He could not believe the fact that this man was one of the officers who patrolled his hometown!

Speculations

When Matthew asked Michael how old he was, it did not seem right to ask someone older the same question. However, the young state trooper started to speculate about something after learning they came from the same place. He knew about several cops from there, although he had no way of telling if this was the same officer he had in mind. If he was right, Matthew might have rescued him in the past!

26 Years Ago

Twenty-six years ago, something weird happened in that city. It was not just a run-of-the-mill crazy cop story either since it was about the day Michael was born. The young man had never talked to anybody about it, however. This is the reason it took a while before he pieced everything together after pulling over the man and talking to him. Could his hunch be right?

His Hometown

Matthew caught Michael’s attention as soon as he said that he used to work at Piscataway. It was his home town, so it was always exciting to meet other people from there. It was such a big coincidence for him to meet a fellow officer who came from there. They now had lots of things to talk about, so it was not a problem continuing the discussion. Michael was eager to let the older man know he was actually born in the same city.

More Questions

After learning that this young trooper was born in Piscataway in 1991, Matthew wanted to hear more about it. After all, he remembered one incident that took place nearly three decades ago. He wanted to know if Michael was actually involved in it. When Michael said he was born on October 5, 1991, Matthew simply could not believe it. He immediately asked him another question, this time about the road in Piscataway on which he grew up.

All Coming Together

They had not talked about the specific incident just yet, but Michael was pretty sure that he was on the right track. Of course, it would be better to talk about it to be sure. The two of them started to discuss one night twenty-six years ago. As the two dug deeper into the matter, they soon realized that they had actually met all those years ago. We hope you are ready to hear this unbelievable true story!

Verified

Matthew’s suspicions were confirmed when he heard what Michael had to say in response to the question. The young man grew up on Poe Place, which was the site of an incident that Matthew handled on October 5, 1991. Who would have thought that it was possible for these two men to meet again after all those years? Matthew then leaned out of the window even further to relay the entire story to Michael. This was something he had been keeping close to his heart all this time.

Call from Dispatch

Matthew Bailly could still recall Poe Place vividly. It had been a tiny dead-end road in a small town most people do not know about. At the time, he was still new to the police force himself. While on that road, he responded to a call. He was only a rookie with just four years to his name in those days. When he got the call from dispatch to head over to Poe Place, he had been on patrol.

Going into Labor

Of course, it goes without saying that women have to undergo labor after carrying a baby for the better part of a year. However, it is not possible to accurately predict exactly when it will happen. Some people spend days wondering if the baby is on its way or not. In general, they experience several hours of lower contractions before it is time to deliver the child. With this in mind, you’ll see why this was different.

How It Goes

A woman will get the contractions for some time when one goes into labor. While they are slow in the beginning, they will eventually speed up as the delivery comes closer. This is how it generally works, although it is not the same for every single woman in the world. There are times when labor goes on longer or faster than average. When a person is not ready, it tends to get quicker.

Something Unusual

This woman had been in labor in the past, but she did not remember it feeling this way. The previous incident was a calmer experience, while this one was a lot more intense. She already knew that this was going to be a lot more difficult than her first delivery. She knew she had to do something in order to prevent giving birth to her child there on the street!

Next Step

There are also women who are under the impression they are in labor even when they aren’t. Michael’s mother wondered if this was the case. She did not want to be one of those people who only think they are in labor even though it was not true. She ended up calling her husband to ask him for some advice. She stayed calm, but the pain got worse while she waited.

On the Way

As she waited, it dawned on her that the baby was on its way. She could tell that she would not make it to the hospital fast enough to deliver the child. She called her husband, but they did not know what to do about the situation. They rang up the doctor and 911. A police officer was sent her way to help with the delivery of the baby. Did you know they actually undergo training for this scenario?

Serious Situation

As soon as he was notified of a young lady called Karen in need of help, Matthew eventually made his way over to the location at Poe Place. All of his instincts kicked in as he got to the small road in order to help as much as he possibly could. Karen was a young married woman who had been pregnant for around 39 weeks at the time. She went into labor without expecting it, but her husband was not around. The only thing he could do was to contact the police and ask for help.

At the Store

Karen was approaching the due date, but she did not think she would give birth to her second kid on October 5. Instead, she and her son Tarek decided to go to the grocery store to run errands. He was 10 years old, and the journey to the store seemed just fine. However, Karen could tell that something was not right about halfway into her shopping trip. She started to suffer contractions that told her she was about to welcome her new child into the world.

Too Intense

Instead of experiencing small contractions that started far apart, she got intense and fast ones. This is not what most labors are like. Her contractions had been so severe that she could barely walk back to the car. She even fell over from the pain she was feeling! She hoped it would happen slowly, so she simply paid for the groceries as quickly as possible and then return home. She and Tarek rushed to the vehicle and drove to Poe Place.

Pain

Soon enough, Karen learned that there was not a lot of time to spare. It was a good thing that Poe Place was not that far from the grocery store, so she made it home without a problem. For the entire drive, she tightly linked her legs and tried to breathe through the pain. Her son Tarek was scared to see her in so much pain and felt helpless that he could not help her. Luckily, his dad was waiting for them at the home and ready to help out.

Rest

As soon as they returned home, Bobby rushed to them to help out his expectant wife. He picked up Karen and brought her inside so that she could rest more comfortable. Aside from that, he called her doctor and 911 to ensure she was taken care of. He found out that it was an urgent situation, but there was not enough time to make it to the hospital. They needed professional help as soon as possible.

Responder

Bobby and Karen were both happy when Officer Matthew Bailly finally arrived. He was sent by dispatch as he was the police officer nearest to Poe Place. He knew there was no time to lose here. Karen needed to give birth then and there. It had only been a couple of minutes after he responded to the call to help out a pregnant woman and deliver a child. This was certainly not a regular day at work for him.

Success

Officer Bailly boasted of emergency reaction experience so he just needed to stay calm and collected. He was not an obstetrician or medical personnel, however. He stayed with Karen’s doctor on the phone the entire time to ensure that everything was going smoothly. For someone as inexperienced as him, it was a challenge to deliver a baby. However, Matthew managed to live up to the occasion and do what needed to be done. Karen delivered a healthy baby, and everyone was glad for his assistance.

Unbelievable

The insane thing here was that a police officer helped Karen deliver her child. As we all know, most people give birth in hospitals nowadays. No one wants to deliver a kid on the street, but it could not be helped in this situation. Michael had no idea that he would get to meet the police officer who helped deliver him such a long time ago. And yet here they were!

Rare

It is not common at all for people to deliver their kids with the help of the police. Lots of women are lucky enough to arrive at the hospital before they give birth. If they do not go to the hospital, many give birth in the vehicle or the street. As a matter of fact, it is highly uncommon for anyone to deliver their kid at home with the help of a police officer, who just pulled up ad helped deliver at the last minute. As you can see, Matthew had excellent timing.

Unusual

If you are a police officer, it is indeed very possible that you will not deliver a kid at work. However, you should be prepared for it. We know it sounds crazy, but police officers will tell you that it is going to be a once in a lifetime thing. Still, we are sure that those policemen who have been in that position will tell you that it is miraculous to deliver a child. Matthew could remember the moment very well even though it has been 30 years since it happened.

Taking Charge

Officer Bailly assumed accountability by doing everything required of him to ensure the childbirth was going on smoothly. The whole experience lasted only several minutes after his arrival as Karen was already in the late phases of labor. Matthew even unraveled the umbilical cord from Michael’s small neck after he was born! The officer then handed the child to his parents and took a deep breath.

Totally Unexpected

No one ever expected that the two of them would meet each other after such a long time. What were the odds that they would run into each other? They realized they were fortunate to have met each other. They continued to talk about all sorts of thing. After looking at his watch, Michael could see just how long he and Matthew had been talking.

Cut Short

They did not have enough time to discuss every they wanted to talk about. The goodbye had been quick. Although it was sad to say farewell, Michael was simply glad to experience this incredible moment with Matthew. He did not want to leave just yet. It felt significant to meet the person who helped deliver him into this world. While he wanted to stay, he knew his duty cannot wait for any reason whatsoever.

Reporting for Duty

He needed to get back to his job now. It was time for him to act like the policeman he had always wanted to be and make Matthew proud. As Michael was growing up, he realized just how amazing it was that a policeman helped deliver him. In some ways, this motivated him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He always liked to hear about this story, so it became a big part of who he was as he grew up over the years.

See Him Again

Michael wanted to see Matthew again, but he could not tell if the older man felt the same way. He knew that he needed to do something to make it happen. Luckily, he already had his address. At any rate, he did not offer the former police officer a ticket. Michael could not even think of actually handing him a ticket for a dark tint after finding out just who he actually was.

Always

To help certain individuals, Officer Matthew Bailly became a policeman. One of the most remarkable experiences he had on the job was to help deliver a baby and help a family in need. After so many years, it stuck with him and continued to warm his heart. While it had been stressful, there was nothing like the joy of bringing a new person into the world. He even teared up when he told the incredible story.

Thrilled

Michael could not believe what he heard when Matthew told him more and more about his incredible experience at Poe Place. He felt shocked – the man he pulled over narrated him the story of his birth! Michael could not wait to share it when Matthew began to disclose it. The child he delivered twenty-six years ago now stood right in front of him. Michael was thrilled to let Matthew know he was the baby.

Impossible

Matthew had some doubts about this scenario and the weird coincidence. After all, how crazy was it that he was talking to the child he delivered such a long time ago? Michael said that it must have been him since he was born on that day in the exact same way. In the beginning, Matthew tried to tell himself that this could not be possible. After talking about his firsthand experience, it did not seem likely that he could actually be talking to that baby!

Confirmed

It took a couple of minutes but both of them finally realized the truth. Michael insisted that this was probably what happened. In an insane twist of fate, both men reunited after such a long time. Who would have thought tinted BMW windows could lead to this incredible reunion? They remained on the roadside and talked some more. Michael confirmed that, 26 years ago, he was born to a mother called Karen on October 5.

Chances

Who can blame these men for taking a little while to accept that this was the actual truth? Both of them were surprised by this incredible encounter. Keep in mind that they were not even in the city where the incident happened. It was amazing for Matthew to meet the child he helped bring into the world and find out he went on to become a police officer himself. Who would have thought his favorite cop story could get even better?

Brighten Up

More often than not, neither party will leave happy after a traffic stop. Well, it was the opposite in this case. Officer Michael Patterson did not issue Matthew a ticket, and they both drove off in shock and happiness. What an amazing way to brighten up their days! Anyway, Matthew and Michael both called their spouses after the incident happened so that they could recount the encounter they just had.

Contact Information

The families of both men felt as shocked about the encounter as they did. It felt like there was nearly zero chance that such a thing could happen. Why, it felt like they got struck by lightning or won the lottery! Their wives started to ask them if they exchanged contact information. Sadly, the meeting blew them both away too much to do more than laugh together and shake hands. Michael took it upon himself to conduct research and find a way to contact Matthew.

Address

He got the driver’s permit and the date he needed to write a ticket before Michael decided against issuing the ticket to the former policeman. Despite this, he was glad he did so because at least he knew the address where Matthew lived. He was glad for the opportunity to get in touch with the man who conducted the miracle of his birth. Michael made a quick note and left it by the gate of his house.

Happy

Upon seeing the note Michael left at the door, Matthew was glad that the younger man chose to reach out to him. Back then, he regretted not exchanging contact information, so this was great. He hit up Michael using the phone number he left, and they planned a meeting. Together with his wife, Matthew asked Michael and his family to come over for lunch. Everyone wanted to celebrate the coincidence!

Fate

It sure sounds like destiny had been the one to bring these two men together again. What other explanation was there? They were happy to be reunited after so long. It was even more special because they met somewhere else. However, Michael was not quite satisfied with the meeting just yet. They got to experience such a short time together, and Michael wanted something else.

Persistent

While a little selfish, Michael wanted to spend more time with the police officer who helped bring him into the world. For the two men, it was an incredible experience. Michael only wanted to better understand the retired policeman and prove that he turned out fine. The only way to do that was to come over to Matthew’s house. Now that Michael knew his address, he could make it happen again.

Karen

It makes sense that Michael could not help but feel excited about telling his mother what happened. For sure, she would be thrilled to hear about the fascinating coincidence. Michael could just imagine the way she would respond when he let her know. Things changed a lot when he talked to her. It was truly a crazy time for him, and he could not wait to fully explain to hear what went down.

Emotional

Emotion overcame her as soon as her son told her about the incredible encounter. It was an exciting and incredible moment that simply sounded impossible. Of course, it was also one of the craziest times in Karen’s life. After learning that Matthew enjoyed a great career before he retired from the force, she felt a lot of hope for the future of her son. However, she wanted to meet Matthew herself and extend her gratitude towards him by herself. After all, where would she be if it had not been for him?

Helping Her

For Karen, giving birth to her second child had been a very difficult moment. On its own, it is already grueling to give birth. You can just imagine this is even worse when there is no medicine to drink and it is happening right on the front steps of your home. Michael’s mom wanted to thank Matthew for helping her out during that time. There was only one way to do such a thing.

Gathering

They agreed to meet up, and it must have been one interesting day for everyone involved in the story. They had supper together and talked about what has happened over the past 30 years. It was a fascinating affair, and Michael was excited to learn more about Matthew’s family as well. They had an amazing discussion over food and good company.

A Big Family

Essentially, they made up yet another bigger family. There was a lot of catching up to do, and everyone in the Bailly family was pleased to meet Michael and his mother. It was pretty unusual, but that did not make it any less lovely. They still could not believe the circumstances that led up to this moment. It was such an incredible story that it hardly comes as a surprise that it went viral.

Grateful

Of course, let us not forget about the guest Michael brought over as well. It was none other than Karen, his mother and the very woman Matthew helped in the past. She could not believe it when she learned about the chance meeting between her son and Officer Matthew Bailly. He helped her during one of the most challenging moments of her life, and she was thankful for his assistance. She could not help but feel emotional upon her arrival at their home.

Overjoyed

The reunion had been warm and emotional for both families. Everyone felt grateful that a random traffic stop led to such a lovely moment. Without the unexpected turn of events, they would have lived life without meeting each other ever again. They laughed, made plans, and took photos. While it was a fairly small coincidence, it had such a huge impact on both families involved. As you can see, meeting your childhood hero is all that it is cracked up to be!