MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny, Jr. is honoring the heroic actions of two deputies from early December.

The sheriff commended Sgt. Phillip Bloch and Deputy Douglas Wells for saving the life of a child on Dec. 3.

The duo was responding to an emergency call involving a mother traveling on Sparta Highway with her unresponsive 1-year-old child as she attempted to reach River Park Hospital. The child was not breathing when assessed by the officers.

“Recognizing the urgency of the situation, both officers quickly intercepted and stopped the vehicle to provide immediate aid,” the sheriff explained.

Sgt. Bloch was able to place the child in the backseat of Deputy Wells’ patrol vehicle so they could transport the victim to the hospital.

“As Deputy Wells drove

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