A Marlborough Township Police Officer was recognized last week for his role in giving a three-month-old baby a new lease on life.

        Ofc. Andrew Curtis had been on the job for just shy of three years when he got a call he said he won't soon forget.  He was on patrol around 8:52 p.m. Jan. 11 when he was dispatched to a township address for an unresponsive infant. 

        "Anytime you have a baby involved it heightens your senses, your heart beats faster," he said. 

        Curtis, who said he was met at the home's door by the baby's mother, rushed in to find the father trying to resuscitate the child.  He was attempting to follow directions for CPR from Montgomery County 911 Dispatcher Esther Davis Varady.  The baby's skin was blue and Curtis said he couldn't detect breathing or find a pulse.

        The infant reportedly aspirated vomit and choked, authorities said. 

        While he performed back blows and chest thrusts, Curtis said the baby suddenly began to cry.  He said he patted and monitored the baby until EMS arrived.

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