NJ Trooper Wasn’t Prepared to Meet the Man He Pulled Over

The Emotional Reunion

Respecting Bailly’s privacy, Patterson opted to write a heartfelt letter of appreciation to his home address. In the letter he asked if the officer would like to reunite with the Patterson family.

Matthew Bailly embraced the unique opportunity that every officer’s hope to see the fruit of their labor.

The Emotional Reunion

After twenty seven years, Patterson’s mother had the opportunity to reunite with the officer that helped her bring her son into the world. Bailly told reporters, “I think a greater power somehow made that meeting happen and I’m not sure where it’s going to take us, and I’m willing to go on the journey.”