Police release 911 call after baby left at Henry County dental office

HENRY COUNTY, Ga - Police have released the 911 call after an infant was left at a dental office in Stockbridge early Sunday morning. 

Investigators said the baby boy was just a few hours old when he was left at the dental office on Medical Blvd, located right across the street from Piedmont Henry Hospital. Henry Police said a teenage boy dropped off the baby around 5 a.m. and then called 911 from the Walmart on Hudson Bridge Road.

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"We believe the gentleman did go to a location to make a 911 call from a pay phone, however it was unsuccessful," said Captain Joey Smith with Henry County Police.  "The location where he did make the call is about a mile away."

Police said they were able to track down the teenage mother and she is receiving medical attention. They believe she gave birth in a private home. Detectives said the baby boy is in good condition.

Under the Safe Haven Law, a newborn child may be left in the physical custody of an on duty employee, agent, or staff member of a medical facility.

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"We know they made a 911 call informing us of the location," said Captain Smith.  "That is just going to be a decision up to the prosecutors to make, however it may fall under that statue."

Investigators said the Department of Family and Children is involved and said charges may be filed.