Woman in Labor Drove Stolen Vehicle with 7 Children, Some with Mouths Taped Shut: Ramsey Police

Police say a traffic stop in the north metro Tuesday lead them to discovering a stolen vehicle being driven by a pregnant woman going into labor. Also in the stolen vehicle were seven children, some of which had packaging tape over their mouths, according to police.

On Jan. 10 at about 12:19 a.m., a Ramsey police officer made a traffic stop in Ramsey on a vehicle for a driving violation. During the stop, police say it was learned that the vehicle was stolen.

Three adult occupants were then detained. Meanwhile, the woman who was driving the vehicle reported that she was going into labor, and was transported to a hospital, according to a news release.

Also inside the vehicle were seven children who police say initially seemed unresponsive, but were "awoken" by officers. Officers observed some of the children had packaging tape over their mouths.

The officers had the children checked by paramedics at the scene. The adults and juveniles were separated and interviewed regarding the incident. After a preliminary investigation, officers determined that there was "no immediate threat" to the children's safety, and they were released to their family.

A male passenger was later taken into custody for felony possession of a stolen vehicle. Police say charges are being reviewed by the Anoka County Attorney's office. The incident remains under investigation.

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