Overview
- The Stafford County Sheriff's Office said it located the baby's mother and decided not to file charges.
- A bystander had found the newborn near Coriander Lane and Embrey Mill Road by Embrey Mill Park, and officials say the child is safe and receiving medical care.
- Before finding the mother, investigators asked residents and businesses to review early afternoon security or doorbell video and to call 540-658-4400 with tips.
- Virginia’s Safe Haven law allows a parent to surrender an unharmed newborn up to 30 days old at hospitals, EMS stations, fire stations, or designated baby boxes.
- The charging decision followed a review with the Commonwealth’s Attorney, and the sheriff’s office said it will not identify the mother to protect the family’s privacy.