Mom fights City Hall & wins

Lucy Moenning is a 15-month-old baby with a history of medical problems.

She had a seizure as an infant after being diagnosed with a Kidney Reflux condition, which requires constant monitoring and antibiotics.

On June 9, Lucy’s temperature was rising so her parents called 911.

When her condition seemed to get better, the Moennings jumped in the car and headed to the hospital, only to be pulled over by a Portland, Oregon police officer for speeding.

Stacie Moenning said she was traveling 56 mph in a 35 mph construction zone.

“Choking back tears, I said, ‘My baby is really sick.‘ Then he said, ‘Can I have your license please?‘ I was stunned, I thought, please, can you help us out,“ she said.

The officer asked her if she needed an ambulance but she refused.

She then asked for an escort, but she claims he denied it.

“He ran my license plate and came back, saying good luck getting to the
hospital. I felt like it was so insensitive,“ she recalled.

The officer only took a few minutes and promised to send the ticket in the mail.

By the time, the Moennings arrived at the hospital, Lucy’s temperature was 106 and she had to spend two nights under a doctor’s care.

Later, they received a speeding ticket for $355.

Officer Dean Hedges said that the Moennings never asked for a police escort and he says he offered an ambulance.

“I believe the safest way for her to get attention is to call the ambulance to her residence,“ Hedges said.

After weighing the evidence, including medical documents, Judge Gregory Silver threw out the fine but convicted Moenning of speeding.

Stacie should be thrilled, but she’s still angry.

“I thought the police were here to protect and serve,“ she said on Monday.

Police spokesperson Mary Wheat defends the officer’s actions.

“This officer was just doing his job. He didn’t make them wait but two minutes. He wanted them to get to the hospital and he did the best job he could,“ Wheat said.